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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

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 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,182 km
    734 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
96.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
1,182km734mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
245L
280L
Max trunk volume
645L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
117g/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 TFSIBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
33.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
400 Nm
295 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 TFSI
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 TFSI6.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: 0.5 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 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 1.9 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 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
873 km
542 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,182 km
734 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 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 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 TFSIBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
1,182 km
734 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 309 km (192 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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