Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
82.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
99.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
645L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
34.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI7.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 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 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (8V) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 357 km (222 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 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 TFSI

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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