Audi A3 Cabriolet 2016–2020 car dimensions: 4423 mm long, 1793 mm wide and 1409 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,430 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin has a retractable MMI colour screen as standard with Bluetooth. Cruise control is fitted across the range. Rear parking sensors come as standard on the Cabriolet. Dual-zone climate control appears on Sport and higher grades while base models use manual air conditioning. Audi smartphone interface for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available from the 2016 facelift, usually as an option or on mid and upper trims. Pre sense front automatic emergency braking, active lane assist and side assist blind spot warning sit in optional driver assistance packs.
Boot space measures 320 litres with the roof up and rear seats in place. Folding the 50/50 split rear seats expands it to 678 litres. Roof-down capacity drops slightly due to the stowed hood.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1400 kg on the 1.4 TFSI with unbraked limit at 710 kg. Payload sits at 425 kg. Sport suspension is offered on S line grades.
The cabin uses supportive front seats with height adjustment as standard and optional four-way electric lumbar plus power adjustment on higher grades. Sport seats add high side bolsters and manual extendable thigh support. An acoustic fabric hood with extra insulation is available or standard on Sport and above for lower noise with the top up. Head-level heating directs warm air to the neck area as an option. Dual-zone climate control appears on Sport models. Heat-insulating glass is fitted, with acoustic windscreen glass in some packs. The soft top opens or closes in about 18 seconds up to 50 km/h.
1.4 TFSI combined fuel use 5.3-5.6 l/100 km, CO2 120-126 g/km, Euro 6
Flexible service up to 30 000 km/2 years or fixed 15 000 km/1 year depending on use
Standard kit includes ABS, ESC, front airbags, side/head airbags, driver knee airbag
Active rollover protection with pop-up bars behind rear seats
Hatchback sister model scored five Euro NCAP stars. cabriolet not separately rated
The 1.4 TFSI returns combined consumption in the mid-5 l/100 km range under NEDC with CO2 output around 120-126 g/km and meets Euro 6. Higher-output 1.4 versions with cylinder on demand improve the figures further in some trims. A 50-litre tank is fitted.
Service follows Audi’s fixed or flexible schedule. Low-mileage cars use fixed intervals of about 15 000 km or one year for oil changes. higher-mileage cars extend to a maximum of 30 000 km or two years. Brake fluid changes are every two years regardless of distance. Audi Complete fixed-cost plans cover scheduled work.
Safety equipment comprises full-size front airbags, combined head-thorax side airbags, a driver knee airbag, ESC with ABS and brake assist, seat-belt reminders and ISOFIX points. An active rollover system deploys bars if needed. The related A3 hatch earned five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult protection scores. the cabriolet itself was not crash-tested separately.
The electro-hydraulic soft top and reinforced body structure keep the car practical for everyday use. Regular checks of the top mechanism and seals help maintain quietness and weather protection. Standard three-year warranty applies.
Length 4423 mm, Width 1793 mm, Height 1409 mm, Wheelbase 2595 mm (A3 Cabriolet 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi brochure The new Audi A3, Audi states, Audi press information.