Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 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 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • 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 economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
200hp149kW
172hp128kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
302L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
678L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
52.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 28 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 1.1 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
789 km
491 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
789 km
491 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 9 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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