Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T (Stage 3)

258 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T (Stage 2)

224 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T (Stage 1)

203 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
Power
258hp192kW+86 hp
224hp167kW+52 hp
203hp151kW+31 hp
172hp128kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft+149 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+95 Nm
331Nm244lb-ft+60 Nm
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
+35 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+25 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
+19 km/h
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-2.6 s
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph+0.7 s
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.8 s
6.6s-1.2 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
24.0s-28.7 s
Calculated
28.9s-23.9 s
Calculated
33.0s-19.8 s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,421mm174in
4,421mm174in
4,421mm174in
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
320L
320L
320L
320L
Max trunk volume
678L
678L
678L
678L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
140g/km
140g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 224 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 203 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
28.9 s
33.0 s
52.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp has 86 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp: 86 hp (64 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 224 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 203 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.1 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.6 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.0 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
172 hp
128 kW
7.8 s
209 km/h
130 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
224 hp
167 kW
203 hp
151 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
331 Nm
244 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
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
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
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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
140 g/km
140 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 224 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 203 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hp
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 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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