Compare Audi A3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi S3 (8V) Cabriolet

Variants
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI ultra
1.4 TFSI ultra DCT
1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI DCT
1.6 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI quattro
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TDI 185 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI DCT
35 TFSI
35 TFSI DCT
Euro 6d
Euro 6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 645 L / 22.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
440 kg / 970 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, coil spring
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1388 mm / 54.6 in
Size | Length
4431 mm / 174.4 in
4434 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2596 mm / 102.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec
CO2 Emission
165 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
0.34
Fuel Economy
7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
CJXC
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2014 ~ 2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
24%
35%
57%
Pros
  • Not much
  • Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
  • Good engine performance
  • Both manual and DCT transmissions
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Poor suspension setup
  • Looks like a cheaper car
  • Built like a cheaper car
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • AWD on a weak motor
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Awkward styling

Price

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