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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 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

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
101.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
280L
Max trunk volume
880L
320L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
28.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 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 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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 201640 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 0.4 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 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
887 km
551 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 201640 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
280 L
9.9 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 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
859 km
534 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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