Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsMini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2016
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

Cooper S 1.6

175 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSIMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
175hp130kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
103.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
320L
125L
Max trunk volume
678L
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
133g/km
153g/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 TFSIMini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSIMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
39.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
175 hp
130 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI has 5 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI7.8 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.67.6 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI has more power, Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.2 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: 0.8 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
175 hp
130 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSIMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSIMini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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