Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDIvsAUDI 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 (8Y)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
150hp112kW
172hp128kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
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Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
40.0s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
678L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.0 s
52.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has 22 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI
360 Nm
266 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 (8Y)35 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 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 (8Y)35 TDI
222 km/h
138 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 (8Y)35 TDI8.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI: 0.5 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 (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 2.1 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 (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (8Y)35 TDI
1,282 km
797 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 (8Y)35 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 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 (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 (8Y)35 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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 (8Y) 35 TDI 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 (8Y)35 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.3 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 (8Y)35 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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 (8Y)35 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
150 hp
112 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
1,282 km
797 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
140 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (8Y) 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

  • Has 89 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 449 km (279 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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