Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI 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 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,220 km
    758 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Max trunk volume
880L
674L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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 (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
34.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 16 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,435 kg
3,164 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
241 km/h
150 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 (8V)2.0 TDI7.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.4 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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 (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 3.5 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
1,220 km
758 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 496 km (308 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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