Car comparison

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

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
101.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
390L
Max trunk volume
680L
845L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
230g/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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
24.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
161 km/h
100 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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 6 hp (4 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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,430 kg
3,153 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
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI6.9 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
820 km
509 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 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
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
230 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 TFSIAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 92 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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