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DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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

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DS 3 Cabrio

Performance 1.6 THP

208 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,091 kg
    2,405 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
208hp155kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,091kg2,405lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,629kg3,591lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
3,968mm156in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,717mm68in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,464mm97in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
245L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
61L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,250-4,500 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 has 10 hp more than DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6.5 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.8 s

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 has more power, DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 1.3 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
926 km
575 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
170 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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
VehicleDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Is 789 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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