AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016
35 TFSI (Stage 2)
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35 TFSI (Stage 1)
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016
35 TFSI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Fastest top speed250 km/h155 mph
- Most powerful225 hp168 kW
- Highest torque388 Nm286 lb-ft
- Lightest1,425 kg3,142 lb
- Best power-to-weight158 hp/t118 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions121 g/km
- Largest trunk320 L
- Best overall score53/100
- Best performance score57/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score46/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp |
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| 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 | 239 km/h 149 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 225 hp 168 kW |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 195 hp 145 kW |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 177 hp 132 kW |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | 150 hp 112 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 239 km/h 149 mph |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | 222 km/h 138 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | 105 hp/t 78 kW/t 9.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 3)225 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 2)195 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI (Stage 1)177 hp | AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 3) 225 hp | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 1) 177 hp | AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 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
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI (Stage 2) 195 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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