Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 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 Sportback (8Y)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
107.3s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
40.8s
Calculated
44.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
678L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.8 s
44.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI8.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
980 km
609 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 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 (8Y)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
980 km
609 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 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 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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