Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 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) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
45.7s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
285L
390L
Max trunk volume
680L
845L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
119g/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) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.7 s
36.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
962 km
597 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
219 km/h
136 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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultraAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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