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Compare Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet vs Audi A3 (8V) Cabriolet

Variants
Euro 6d
Euro 6
Pre-facelift
Facelift
1.4 TFSI 125
1.4 TFSI 125 DCT
1.4 TFSI 140
1.4 TFSI 140 DCT
1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1.4 TFSI COD ultra DCT
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI 172
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.8 TFSI quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 150 quattro
2.0 TDI 184
2.0 TDI 184 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 678 L / 23.9 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
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
205/55 R16
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 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
1380 mm / 54.3 in
1409 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4431 mm / 174.4 in
4421 mm / 174.1 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
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2595 mm / 102.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
35%
74%
49%
Pros
  • Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
  • Good supercharged engine
  • Decent reliability
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Improved (though still not great) styling
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • AWD on a weak motor
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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