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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Max trunk volume-
674L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
34.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI8.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 276 km (172 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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