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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

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    101 hp/t
    76 kW/t
    9.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
107.3s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
108.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
44.5s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
285L
Max trunk volume
678L
680L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
127g/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 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20183,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 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
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.5 s
44.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
150 hp
112 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
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
340 Nm
251 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
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,480 kg
3,263 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
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
224 km/h
139 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 TDI2014-20168.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20188.8 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 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
1,064 km
661 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,020 km
634 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
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
224 km/h
139 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 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 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.8 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 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI2014-2016AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 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 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 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

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