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

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,343mm171in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
280L
325L
Max trunk volume
320L
1,145L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
27.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 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 201640 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
859 km
534 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
917 km
570 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 40 TFSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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