Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

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

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2022

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
190hp142kW
178hp133kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
3,876mm153in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
160L
Max trunk volume
320L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
44L

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 TFSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.05,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI has 12 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 12 hp (9 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,305 kg
2,877 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
230 km/h
143 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.07.1 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI has more power, Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 0.1 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
657 km
408 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
190 hp
142 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TFSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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