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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
450hp336kW+150 hp
390hp291kW+90 hp
354hp264kW+54 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.5 s
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.0 s
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.2 s
4.4s-0.8 s
4.7s-0.5 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
12.6s-6.7 s
Calculated
14.6s-4.7 s
Calculated
16.1s-3.2 s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,431mm174in
4,431mm174in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,388mm55in
1,388mm55in
1,388mm55in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
165g/km
165g/km
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hpAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
14.6 s
16.1 s
19.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hp, separated by only 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
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
4.4 s
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
4.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hp
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 3)450 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 2)390 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI (Stage 1)354 hpAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI300 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
165 g/km
165 g/km
165 g/km
Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hpAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 390 hpAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 354 hpAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 300 hp
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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