Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

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
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
45.6s
Calculated
46.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
340L
Max trunk volume
678L
1,180L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.6 s
46.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
143 km/h
89 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: 0.6 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
1,163 km
723 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 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 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 ultraAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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