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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0

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

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
190hp142kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
101.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
721km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
3,850mm152in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
320L
160L
Max trunk volume
680L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
142g/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 TFSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.05,000-6,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 has 2 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 Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 2 hp (1 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
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
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
1,275 kg
2,811 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
230 km/h
143 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.07.2 s

Although Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 has more power, AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
721 km
448 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
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 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
190 hp
142 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
721 km
448 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 TFSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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