Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
100.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
320L
Max trunk volume-
678L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
33.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,590 kg
3,505 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI7.0 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: 2.5 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
743 km
462 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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

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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
743 km
462 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 379 km (236 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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