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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,058 km
    657 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
104.0s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,058km657mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
425L
Max trunk volume
845L
880L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
129g/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 TDIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
26.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,295 kg
2,855 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI7.6 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI7.3 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,058 km
657 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 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
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 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
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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,058 km
657 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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