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Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013
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Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013
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Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

236 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013
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Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,435 kg
    3,164 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
300hp224kW+100 hp
260hp194kW+60 hp
236hp176kW+36 hp
200hp149kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,435kg3,164lb
1,435kg3,164lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+38 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+25 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
+17 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-3.0 s
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
20.0s-14.4 s
Calculated
23.6s-10.7 s
Calculated
26.6s-7.8 s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,238mm167in
4,238mm167in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
260L
260L
260L
260L
Max trunk volume
674L
674L
674L
674L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L

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 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
23.6 s
26.6 s
34.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp and Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp and Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (Stage 3)300 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
269 km/h
167 mph
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.3 s
256 km/h
159 mph
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
6.7 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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 (Stage 3) 300 hp 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 (Stage 3)300 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 (Stage 3)300 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hpAudiA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI200 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
260 hp
194 kW
236 hp
176 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
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
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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
724 km
450 mi
724 km
450 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hpAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hpAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hpAudi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 hp
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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