AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)
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.
New comparisonAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)
1.8 T (Stage 2)
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)
1.8 T (Stage 1)
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)
1.8 T
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.1 s
- Fastest top speed244 km/h152 mph
- Most powerful258 hp192 kW
- Highest torque420 Nm310 lb-ft
- Lightest1,530 kg3,373 lb
- Best power-to-weight169 hp/t126 kW/t5.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions140 g/km
- Best estimated range833 km518 mi
- Largest trunk320 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best performance score61/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score46/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp |
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| 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 | 234 km/h 145 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,600-4,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,600-4,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,600-4,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,600-4,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 258 hp 192 kW |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 224 hp 167 kW |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 172 hp 128 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 331 Nm 244 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 209 km/h 130 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 6.1 s |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 6.6 s |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 7.0 s |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 7.8 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | 833 km 518 mi |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | 833 km 518 mi |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | 833 km 518 mi |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | 833 km 518 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 3)258 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 2)224 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T (Stage 1)203 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T172 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 3) 258 hp | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 224 hp | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 1) 203 hp | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T 172 hp |
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| Consumption | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.50 LC100 km | 10.50 LC100 km | 10.50 LC100 km | 10.50 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,575 LC/year | 1,575 LC/year | 1,575 LC/year | 1,575 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
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T (Stage 2) 224 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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