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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI 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 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 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
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
+30 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+12 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-16.5 s
Calculated
96.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-11.0 s
Calculated
101.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
107.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s-2.1 s
7.3s-1.5 s
7.9s-1.0 s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
25.3s-19.3 s
Calculated
29.7s-14.8 s
Calculated
34.4s-10.1 s
Calculated
44.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s-2.0 s
Calculated
6.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,421mm174in
4,421mm174in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
320L
320L
320L
Max trunk volume
678L
678L
678L
678L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km
122g/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 (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
29.7 s
34.4 s
44.5 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
92 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.7 s
254 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.3 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 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)2.0 TDI150 hp
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

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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
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
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
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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