Compare Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi S4 B6 Cabriolet vs Audi A5 (8F) Cabriolet
Variants
Euro 6d
Euro 6
MT
AT
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI CVT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI 180 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
460 kg / 1014 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1383 mm / 54.4 in
Size | Length
4431 mm / 174.4 in
4573 mm / 180.0 in
4625 mm / 182.1 in
Size | Width
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1778 mm / 70.0 in
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2654 mm / 104.5 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
0.31
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Production
Availability
2003 ~ 2004
Reviews
Neofiliac score
35%
66%
66%
Pros
- Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Characterful 40-valve V8
- Improved styling with the top down
- Improved engine output
- Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- AWD on a weak motor
- Awkward styling
- Front-heavy
- Bad CVT
- DCT-related reliability problems
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