Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsMini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

Cooper S 1.6

175 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
200hp149kW
175hp130kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
93.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
125L
Max trunk volume
674L
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
153g/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 (R57) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
39.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
175 hp
130 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 25 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 25 hp (19 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 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 TFSI7.4 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: 0.2 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
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 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 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
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
175 hp
130 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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/h7.4 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
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
7.4 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
153 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
125 L
4.4 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 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIMini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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