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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

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

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,058 km
    657 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,058km657mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
3,850mm152in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
160L
Max trunk volume
845L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
44L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
115g/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 TDIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0: 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
42.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 14 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,340 kg
2,954 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
218 km/h
135 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.07.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0: 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.8 L/100 km.

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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,000 km
621 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,058 km
657 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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