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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TDIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 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
    119 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
106.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,423mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
320L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
-
CO2 emissions
119g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
46.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI8.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 0.8 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 (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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

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 (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
1,111 km
690 mi
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CO2 score
119 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

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

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