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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 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) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
101.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,504mm177in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
320L
Max trunk volume-
680L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 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)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
28.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI has 14 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 AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,465 kg
3,230 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
764 km
475 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
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

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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 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)Facelift 202440 TFSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
764 km
475 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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