Audi A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008) (2008–2013)

The Audi A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008) was offered with 11 engine versions (7 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 102 to 200 hp, built 2008–2013.

Audi A3 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2008–2013
Body styleConvertible
Doors2+2
Length166.9 in (4,238 mm)
Width69.5 in (1,765 mm)
Height56.1 in (1,424 mm)
Cargo volume9.2 cu ft (260 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

All Audi A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 (102 hp)2008–2010Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)12.5 s114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TFSI (160 hp)2008–2013Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.3 s135 mph (218 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TFSI (160 hp) S tronic2008–2013Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8 s135 mph (218 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (105 hp)2008–2013Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.3 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp)2008–2013Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.7 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp) S tronic2008–2013Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.4 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TFSI (200 hp)2008–2013Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.4 s144 mph (231 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TFSI (200 hp) S tronic2008–2013Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s144 mph (231 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (105 hp) DPF start/stop2009–2013Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.2 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TFSI (105 hp)2010–2013Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)12.2 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TFSI (125 hp)2011–2013Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.7 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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