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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
100.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
103.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,122km697mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
390L
Max trunk volume
678L
845L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-20163,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20183,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
34.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,595 kg
3,516 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
237 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI2014-20167.6 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20187.6 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
1,122 km
697 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,058 km
657 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,122 km
697 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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