Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (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

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
108.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
87.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
44.9s
Calculated
42.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
320L
380L
Max trunk volume
678L
1,220L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
116g/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 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (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 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.9 s
42.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (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 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 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)2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
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)2.0 TDI8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 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
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (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 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.3 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)2.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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) 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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