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

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    932 km
    579 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
932km579mi
Calculated
873km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
245L
Max trunk volume
845L
645L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
29.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,555 kg
3,428 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
932 km
579 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
873 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.2 s
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 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
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
932 km
579 mi
873 km
542 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

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

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