Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V)
Car comparison
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAudi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAudi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAudi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAudi A3 Cabriolet (8V)
2.0 TDI (Stage 2)
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V)
2.0 TDI (Stage 1)
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V)
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.8 s
- Fastest top speed256 km/h159 mph
- Most powerful233 hp173 kW
- Highest torque544 Nm401 lb-ft
- Lightest1,460 kg3,219 lb
- Best power-to-weight159 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.2 L/100 km56.0 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions110 g/km
- Best estimated range1,190 km740 mi
- Largest trunk320 L
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score62/100
- Best economy score95/100
- Best practicality score46/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp |
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| Power | 233hp173kW+83 hp | 203hp151kW+53 hp | 180hp134kW+30 hp | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm | 476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm | 425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,460kg3,219lb |
| Gross weight | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,960kg4,321lb |
| Top speed | 256 km/h 159 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 92.7s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-15.7 s Calculated | 97.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-11.2 s Calculated | 101.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-6.7 s Calculated | 108.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s-2.1 s | 7.4s-1.5 s | 7.9s-1.0 s | 8.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.2s-19.7 s Calculated | 30.0s-14.9 s Calculated | 34.7s-10.3 s Calculated | 44.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s-2.0 s Calculated | 7.0s-1.4 s Calculated | 7.5s-0.9 s Calculated | 8.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK | 3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK | 3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK | 3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.8s-1.7 s Calculated | 15.3s-1.1 s Calculated | 15.7s-0.7 s Calculated | 16.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated | 103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 373Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated | 291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton Calculated | 233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,190km740mi Calculated | 1,190km740mi Calculated | 1,190km740mi Calculated | 1,190km740mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,421mm174in | 4,421mm174in | 4,421mm174in | 4,421mm174in |
| Width | 1,793mm71in | 1,793mm71in | 1,793mm71in | 1,793mm71in |
| Height | 1,409mm55in | 1,409mm55in | 1,409mm55in | 1,409mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,595mm102in | 2,595mm102in | 2,595mm102in | 2,595mm102in |
| Front track | 1,555mm61in | 1,555mm61in | 1,555mm61in | 1,555mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 320L | 320L | 320L | 320L |
| Max trunk volume | 678L | 678L | 678L | 678L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 110g/km | 110g/km | 110g/km | 110g/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 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
- Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
- Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
- Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.5 s | 8.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.8 s | 7.4 s | 7.9 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 25.2 s | 30.0 s | 34.7 s | 44.9 s |
| Top speed | 256 km/h 159 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.8 s | 7.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 10.0 s | 10.3 s | 10.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.4 s | 12.9 s | 13.2 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.8 s | 15.3 s | 15.7 s | 16.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 158 km/h 98 mph | 152 km/h 94 mph | 147 km/h 91 mph | 140 km/h 87 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW |
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 544 Nm 401 lb-ft |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 476 Nm 351 lb-ft |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 425 Nm 313 lb-ft |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 256 km/h 159 mph |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 224 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 6.8 s |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 7.4 s |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 7.9 s |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 8.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 139 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,190 km 740 mi |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,190 km 740 mi |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,190 km 740 mi |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 1,190 km 740 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW | 6.8 s | 256 km/h 159 mph |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW | 7.4 s | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.9 s | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.9 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp |
| 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp |
| 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp |
| 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp |
| 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 8.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 139 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
| AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | AudiA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 233 hp 173 kW | 203 hp 151 kW | 180 hp 134 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 544 Nm 401 lb-ft | 476 Nm 351 lb-ft | 425 Nm 313 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.8 s | 7.4 s | 7.9 s | 8.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 256 km/h 159 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | 4.2 L/100 km 56.0 mpg US 67.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,190 km 740 mi | 1,190 km 740 mi | 1,190 km 740 mi | 1,190 km 740 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 110 g/km | 110 g/km | 110 g/km | 110 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 320 L 11.3 cu ft | 320 L 11.3 cu ft | 320 L 11.3 cu ft | 320 L 11.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 139 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp | Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp | Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp | Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK | 4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK | 4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK | 4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.35 LC100 km | 7.35 LC100 km | 7.35 LC100 km | 7.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 11.83 LC100 mi | 11.83 LC100 mi | 11.83 LC100 mi | 11.83 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 630 L166 US gal139 UK gal | 630 L166 US gal139 UK gal | 630 L166 US gal139 UK gal | 630 L166 US gal139 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,103 LC/year | 1,103 LC/year | 1,103 LC/year | 1,103 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 68 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 21 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
Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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