Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TvsAUDI 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 Sedan (8V)

2.0 T

223 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    209 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    223 hp
    166 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    948 km
    589 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
223hp166kW
172hp128kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,270kg2,800lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
44.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
948km589mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
320L
Max trunk volume
845L
678L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
52.6 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T has 51 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
271 Nm
200 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
209 km/h
130 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T6.2 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 1.6 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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
948 km
589 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
223 hp
166 kW
6.2 s
209 km/h
130 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T 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 (8V)2.0 T
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 T
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
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 Sedan (8V)2.0 TAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
223 hp
166 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
948 km
589 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 T

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 79 Nm more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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