Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsAUDI 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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Caterham CSR

CSR

200 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    565 kg
    1,246 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
221Nm163lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
565kg1,246lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
875kg1,929lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
36.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
365km227mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,685mm66in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume-
260L
Max trunk volume-
674L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
42L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,000 rpm-7,250 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
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
34.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
221 Nm
163 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
565 kg
1,246 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 3.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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 Caterham CSR CSR: 3.9 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
365 km
227 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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

Caterham CSR CSR 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.7 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
221 Nm
163 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
565 kg
1,246 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
365 km
227 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
-
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 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
VehicleCaterham CSR CSRAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 870 kg lighter
  • Is 3.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 215 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 358 km (223 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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