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Audi A3 Cabriolet (2012 - 2016)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Audi A3 Cabriolet
Generation
8V
Production years
2012 - 2016
Doors
2
2

Dimensions

Length
4421 mm
4,208.0
Avg
4,895.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2595 mm
2,475.0
Avg
2,870.0
Higher is better
Width
1793 mm
1,793.0
Avg
1,966.0
Higher is better
Height
1409 mm
1,281.0
Avg
1,508.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
320 l
122.0
Avg
495.0
Higher is better
Seats
4
4
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
8.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
200 - 242 km/h
200.0
Avg
275.0
Higher is better
Torque
200 - 380 Nm
200.0
Avg
930.0
Higher is better
Power
81 - 135 kW
81.0
Avg
500.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1395 - 1968 ccm
1,395.0
Avg
4,969.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11 s
3.0
Avg
10.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
50 - 55 l
50.0
Avg
82.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
3 - 6 l/100km
3.0
Avg
7.0
Higher is better
City consumption (NEDC)
4 - 8 l/100km
4.0
Avg
9.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1420 - 1665 kg
1,365.0
Avg
2,636.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
75 kg
75.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1400 - 1800 kg
1,300.0
Avg
1,500.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
710 - 750 kg
680.0
Avg
710.0
Higher is better

Engines (A3 Cabriolet)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.6 TDI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
3 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
211 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
211 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
218 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
218 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
224 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
224 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod ultra Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod ultra Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
132 kW / 180 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,798 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
242 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5100 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
132 kW / 180 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,798 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
242 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5100 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
135 kW / 184 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
241 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
380 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT AWD
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI Attraction quattro S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
135 kW / 184 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
237 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
380 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
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Audi A3 Cabriolet generations

Body type
A3 8L
1998 - 2000
Length4152 mm
Height1423 mm
Wheelbase2512 mm
Length4152 mm
Body type
A3 8L (1. Facelift)
2000 - 2003
Length4152 mm
Height1427 mm
Wheelbase2512 mm
Length4152 mm
Body type
A3 8P
2003 - 2005
Length4203 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4203 mm (+51 mm)
A3 8P (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2012
Length4286 mm
Height1423 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4286 mm (+83 mm)
A3 A3 8P (2. Facelift)
2008 - 2013
Length4238 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4238 mm (-48 mm)
A3 A3 8V
2012 - 2016
Length4456 mm
Height1416 mm
Wheelbase2637 mm
Length4456 mm (+218 mm)
A3 A3 8V (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2020
Length4241 mm
Height1424 mm
Wheelbase2602 mm
Length4241 mm (-215 mm)
A3 A3 8Y
2020 - 2024
Length4343 mm
Height1449 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Length4343 mm (+102 mm)
A3 A3 8Y (1. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4352 mm
Height1441 mm
Wheelbase2635 mm
Length4352 mm (+9 mm)
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1909
1909
Audi founded
1998
1998
8L was introduced.
2000
2000
8L (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8L.
2003
2003
8P was introduced and replaced 8L (1. Facelift).
2005
2005
8P (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8P.
2008
2008
A3 8P (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2012
2012
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2013
2013
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2016
2016
A3 8V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8V.
2020
2020
A3 8Y was introduced and replaced A3 8V (1. Facelift).
2024
2024
A3 8Y (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8Y.

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1. Overall rating 88%
2. Child passenger safety 87%
3. Adult passenger safety 95%
4. Pedestrian protection 74%
5. Safety assistance systems 86%
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