Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
105.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
45.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
320L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
45.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 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 (8Y)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 (8Y)35 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 (8Y)35 TDI8.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 0.5 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 (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 1.4 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 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
1,282 km
797 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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 (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
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
4,423 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 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 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 (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
1,282 km
797 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 339 km (210 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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