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Audi A3 Cabriolet
2008 – 2013
Convertible Germany
Audi built the A3 Cabriolet from 2008 to 2013. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 102 to 200 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.3 L/100 km. The same generation also came as hatchback and sedan.
Body styleConvertible
Production2008 – 2013
Variants11
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power102 – 200 hp
0–100 km/h7.3 – 12.5 s
Top speed183 – 237 km/h
Fuel economy4.3 – 7.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 12.5 s | 183 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.2L TFSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 12.2 s | 190 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 105 hp | 12.2 s | 190 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 105 hp | 12.3 s | 185 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 10.7 s | 200 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 140 hp | 9.4 s | 208 | 6-speed automatic (S tronic) |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 140 hp | 9.7 s | 204 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.8L TFSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 8.3 s | 217 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.8L TFSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 8.0 s | 220 | 7-speed automatic (S-Tronic) |
| 2.0L TFSI 6AT FWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 7.3 s | 237 | 6-speed automatic (S tronic) |
| 2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 7.3 s | 232 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 114 mph (183 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2932 lbs (1330 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4034 lbs (1830 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 167 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM103 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 1550–4100 RPM175 Nm @ 1550–4100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R 16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4101 lbs (1860 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 132 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 4400 RPM105 HP @ 4400 RPM103 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3318 lbs (1505 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 114 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM249 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R 16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3142 lbs (1425 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4244 lbs (1925 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 134 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 5000 RPM125 HP @ 5000 RPM123 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM201 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3274 lbs (1485 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4211 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 139 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic (S tronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R 16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3296 lbs (1495 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2194 lbs (995 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 134 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3252 lbs (1475 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4354 lbs (1975 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 34.5 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 53.4 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 139 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1798 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5000-6200 RPM160 HP @ 5000-6200 RPM158 BHP @ 5000-6200 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 135 mph (217 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3142 lbs (1425 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4244 lbs (1925 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 174 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1798 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5000-6200 RPM160 HP @ 5000-6200 RPM158 BHP @ 5000-6200 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (S-Tronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3197 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4299 lbs (1950 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 154 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 147 KW @ 5100-6000 RPM200 HP @ 5100-6000 RPM197 BHP @ 5100-6000 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM281 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 147 mph (237 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic (S tronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3274 lbs (1485 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4376 lbs (1985 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 171 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 147 KW @ 5100-6000 RPM200 HP @ 5100-6000 RPM197 BHP @ 5100-6000 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM281 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 144 mph (232 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 166.9 in (4239 mm)
- Width
- 69.5 in (1765 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4265.9 lbs (1935 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 181 g/km
Length4,239 mm
Width1,765 mm
Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb weight1,330 – 1,505 kg
Torque148 – 320 Nm
Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.







