Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2021

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
104.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
45.5s
Calculated
67.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
3,821mm150in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
320L
160L
Max trunk volume
678L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
130g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.5 s
67.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra has 14 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,230 kg
2,712 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
222 km/h
138 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
206 km/h
128 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.8 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra has more power, Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 0.1 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 0.8 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,020 km
634 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
702 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.8 s
206 km/h
128 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.8 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 (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
111 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.0 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 (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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