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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSIvsAUDI 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 (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

201 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
201hp150kW
172hp128kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
655km407mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,504mm177in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
235L
320L
Max trunk volume-
678L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
140g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
52.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 29 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.5 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 1.3 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 2.4 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
655 km
407 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
201 hp
150 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
655 km
407 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
140 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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