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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,075kg4,575lb
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
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,322mm170in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
340L
285L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.7 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.1 s

Although AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
786 km
488 mi
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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