2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro
The 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro is a convertible. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 220 hp (164 kW), with a 6-speed automated manual and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.0 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET QUATTRO
The 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro is the all-wheel-drive version of the third-generation A3 convertible (8V), a two-door, four-seat soft-top. It uses the 2.0 TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 220 hp and 258 lb-ft, with a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic and quattro all-wheel drive.
Where 2018 sits
The A3 Cabriolet reached the US for the 2015 model year, and the 8V range was facelifted for 2017 with a sharper grille and headlights and the option of Audi’s virtual cockpit digital instruments. For 2018 the line-up continued largely unchanged. Front-wheel-drive models used a less powerful 2.0 TFSI with a seven-speed S tronic, so the quattro version was the quicker, more sure-footed choice.
Roof and practicality
The A3 Cabriolet uses a fabric roof rather than a folding metal hardtop, which saves weight and boot space; it can be opened or closed at low speeds. The rear seats are suitable for children or short trips, and the boot is small, especially with the roof down. Unlike the previous A3 Cabriolet, this model was based on the A3 saloon rather than the hatchback, and it was built at Audi’s plant in Győr, Hungary.
Buying one today
Points to check include water pump and thermostat housing leaks on the 2.0 TFSI, regular dual-clutch gearbox fluid changes, and servicing of the quattro rear coupling. Inspect the roof fabric, seals and drains for leaks and wear.
Rivals
Alternatives included the BMW 230i Convertible and the Mini Cooper S Convertible.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | A3 Cabriolet quattro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2018 | Version / Trim | Audi 2018 A3 Cabriolet quattro |
| Body Style | Convertible | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | Ext. Colour | Ibis White, Mythos Black Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Quantum Gray Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, Navarra Blue Metallic, Tango Red Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Monsoon Gray Metallic, Gotland Green Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Hungary |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 220 hp / 164 kW | Torque | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.0 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,505 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,345 kg (2,965 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2018 CONVERTIBLES
Compared with other 2018 convertibles in our database, its 220 hp is 41% less than the average 2018 convertible (372 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.9 seconds slower than average, and it is 18% lighter than the typical convertible.
| 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro | Average 2018 convertibles | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | 372 hp (22 cars) | -41% |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 490 Nm (22 cars) | -29% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.0 s | 5.1 s (21 cars) | +38% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 151 mph (21 cars) | -14% |
| Kerb weight | 1,345 kg | 1,643 kg (22 cars) | -18% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 3,250 cc (22 cars) | -38% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2018 convertibles with similar power to the 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro | 220 hp | 7.0 s | 1,345 kg |
| 2018 BMW 230i Convertible | 248 hp | 6.1 s | 1,450 kg |