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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSIvsInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6

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

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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36)

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2009-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSIInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
300hp224kW
320hp239kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,898kg4,184lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,388mm55in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
285L
366L
Max trunk volume
645L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
80L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSIInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSIInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6 has 20 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
1,898 kg
4,184 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6 has more power, AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 4.3 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
702 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSI
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TFSIInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,898 kg
4,184 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
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Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSIInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 278 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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