Car comparison

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VvsAUDI 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 A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
97.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,391mm55in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
246L
260L
Max trunk volume
315L
674L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 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
MetricAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
34.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.3 s

Although AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has more power, AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 2.1 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
722 km
448 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.8 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
VehicleAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
722 km
448 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
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Trunk score
246 L
8.7 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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