Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet Convertible (2008-2013)
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Audi A3 Cabriolet (Type 8P7) is an affordable compact convertible in production from 2008 to 2013. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 2.0 liters.
Based on the A3 hatchback, the Cabriolet is, like all hatchback-based convertibles, quite awkward in styling. Worse, it uses a range of uninspiring engines, including diesels. Audi also used semi-independent rear suspensions: together, these elements make for a poor driving experience.
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Pros
- Cheap used
Cons
- Very ugly
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- No independent rear suspensions
- Unreliable DCT
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Specifications
| 1.2 TFSI | 1.4 TFSI | 1.6 | 1.6 TDI | 1.8 TFSI | 1.8 TFSI DCT | 1.9 TDI | 2.0 TDI | 2.0 TDI DCT | 2.0 TFSI | 2.0 TFSI DCT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.9 L / 4.1 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.7 m / 35.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1424 mm / 56.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4238 mm / 166.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1765 mm / 69.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1507.0 mm / 59.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs | 1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs | 1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs | 1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs | 1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs | 1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | 1435.0 kg / 3163.6 lbs | 1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 17 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2578 mm / 101.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 12.2 sec | 10.7 sec | 12.5 sec | 12.2 sec | 8.3 sec | 8.0 sec | 12.3 sec | 9.7 sec | 9.4 sec | 7.4 sec | 7.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 11.6 sec | 10.2 sec | 11.9 sec | 11.6 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.6 sec | 11.7 sec | 9.2 sec | 8.9 sec | 7.0 sec | 6.9 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 183.0 km/h / 113.7 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 218.0 km/h / 135.5 mph | 218.0 km/h / 135.5 mph | 185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 231.0 km/h / 143.5 mph | 231.0 km/h / 143.5 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 710 kg / 1565 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 710 kg / 1565 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | CBZB | CAXC, CMSA | BSE, BSF, CCSA, CMXA | CAYC | BZB, CDAA | BZB, CDAA | BLS | CBAB, CFFB, CLJA | CBAB, CFFB, CLJA | BWA, CAWB, CBFA, CCZA | BWA, CAWB, CBFA, CCZA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 71.0 mm / 2.8 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 | 16.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 | 16.5:1 | 16.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1798.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1798.0 cc | 1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5000 rpm | 125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm | 102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5600 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4400 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5000-6200 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 4500 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4200 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4200 rpm | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 5100-6000 rpm | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 5100-6000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 89.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 89.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 89.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 55.4 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 100.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 100.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 77.4 mm / 3.0 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 84.1 mm / 3.3 in | 84.1 mm / 3.3 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 1550-4100 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm | 148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 SOHC engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic S-Tronic | Manual | Manual | Automatic S-Tronic | Manual | Automatic S-Tronic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2010 ~ 2013 | 2011 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2010 | 2009 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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