Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 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

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
106.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
46.0s
Calculated
42.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
380L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
120g/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 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.0 s
42.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,365 kg
3,009 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 201635 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 201635 TFSI8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 0.8 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 201635 TFSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 201635 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
218 km/h
135 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 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 201635 TFSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.1 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 201635 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
-
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 35 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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