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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)

225 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)

195 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)

177 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    251 km/h
    156 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
+29 km/h
239 km/h
149 mph
+17 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
+11 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s-2.0 s
7.6s-1.3 s
8.0s-0.9 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
26.3s-19.4 s
Calculated
31.7s-14.1 s
Calculated
35.8s-10.0 s
Calculated
45.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
15.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,423mm174in
4,423mm174in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
285L
285L
285L
285L
Max trunk volume
680L
680L
680L
680L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
31.7 s
35.8 s
45.7 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 150 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2) 195 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.6 s
239 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
8.0 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
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
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.0 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 150 hp
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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