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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

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

DS 3 Cabrio

Performance 1.6 THP

208 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Lightest
    1,091 kg
    2,405 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
190hp142kW
208hp155kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,091kg2,405lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,629kg3,591lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
3,968mm156in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,717mm68in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,464mm97in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
245L
245L
Max trunk volume
645L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
125g/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 TFSIDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
25.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
160 km/h
99 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP has 18 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: 18 hp (13 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
300 Nm
221 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
1,091 kg
2,405 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
926 km
575 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
190 hp
142 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 TFSIDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 464 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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