Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013
VS

Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
200hp149kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
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Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
543km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,454mm57in
Trunk volume
260L
120L
Max trunk volume
674L
605L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
221g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
46.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 30 hp more than Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,335 kg
2,943 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.3 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 0.6 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 1.6 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
543 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 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 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.9 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 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
543 km
338 mi
CO2 score
-
221 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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