Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TDIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
45.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
320L
Max trunk volume-
678L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
45.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,380 kg
3,042 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)Facelift 201635 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 201635 TDI8.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 0.8 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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

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)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.9 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)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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