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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 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 (8Y)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
873km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,495mm177in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
245L
Max trunk volume-
645L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 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 (8Y)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 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 (8Y)40 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
29.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)40 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 (8Y)40 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
1,465 kg
3,230 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
248 km/h
154 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 (8Y)40 TFSI7.0 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI: 1.1 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 Sedan (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
743 km
462 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
248 km/h
154 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 (8Y) 40 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 (8Y)40 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
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
4,495 mm
177.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
743 km
462 mi
873 km
542 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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