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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
+28 km/h
239 km/h
149 mph
+17 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
+11 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
92.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-14.9 s
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
107.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s-2.0 s
7.6s-1.3 s
8.0s-0.9 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s-19.5 s
Calculated
32.0s-14.2 s
Calculated
36.1s-10.1 s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
15.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,423mm174in
4,423mm174in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
320L
320L
320L
320L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
CO2 emissions
121g/km
121g/km
121g/km
121g/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 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
32.0 s
36.1 s
46.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.6 s
239 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
8.0 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
222 km/h
138 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.9 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 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hpAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
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
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
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
CO2 score
121 g/km
121 g/km
121 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hpAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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