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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,058 km
    657 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+32 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+21 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
+13 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-17.7 s
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-12.0 s
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
104.0s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.8 s
6.3s-1.3 s
6.8s-0.8 s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
20.5s-13.6 s
Calculated
23.9s-10.2 s
Calculated
27.2s-6.9 s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,058km657mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
390L
390L
Max trunk volume
845L
845L
845L
845L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
136g/km
136g/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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
23.9 s
27.2 s
34.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
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

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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
269 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.3 s
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
1,058 km
657 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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