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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 440i

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

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AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

440i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 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 CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
Power
300hp224kW
326hp243kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,300kg5,071lb
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
74.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,388mm55in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
177g/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 TFSIBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440iPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i5,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
20.1 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i has 26 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
1,850 kg
4,079 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
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 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.2 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i5.4 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i has more power, AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i: 0.2 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
753 km
468 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
789 km
491 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
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
326 hp
243 kW
5.4 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
Power
326 hp
243 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,399 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017440i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
-
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 440i

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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