Especificaciones y análisis del Audi Cabrio
Power
140HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
172g/km
0-100 km/h
10.4s
Top Speed
207km/h
Weight
1675kg
Price
40,040€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 2 doors
315 L
70 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi Cabrio 2.0 TDI DPF · 140 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2008 Audi Cabrio 2.0 TDI is the embodiment of a seductive idea: the freedom of a convertible combined with the logic and efficiency of a diesel engine. At a time when enjoying the open sky was not at odds with everyday practicality, Audi proposed a vehicle that merged the elegance of its sedans with the thrill of open-top driving. It was an invitation to long journeys, feeling the wind, but without constantly worrying about consumption, all wrapped in the quality and prestige inherent to the brand with the four rings.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of this Cabrio is an experience of pleasant contrasts. The 2.0 TDI engine pushes with surprising force from low revs thanks to its 320 Nm of torque, making every acceleration feel solid and full. Although it is not a pure sports car, its chassis with a double-wishbone suspension transmits extraordinary confidence and poise in corners. The real magic happens when you fold the soft top: the engine sound fades to give way to the murmur of the wind, and the world opens up before you. The six-speed manual gearbox connects you directly with the mechanics, turning every journey into a dialogue between the driver, the machine, and the landscape.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Audi Cabrio is an exercise in timeless elegance. Its fluid and proportionate lines avoid stridency to offer a classic and distinguished silhouette, both with the top up and down. The Singleframe grille and sharp headlights give it a serious and recognizable look. Inside, the cabin is a sanctuary of quality. The materials are excellent to the touch and sight, and every button and control is placed with perfect ergonomic logic. It is a space designed to enjoy the journey with maximum comfort, a luxurious refuge that isolates you from the world or connects you with it at the touch of a button.
Technology and features
Beneath its elegant skin, this Audi hid robust and advanced engineering for its time. The heart of the car, the 2.0 TDI engine with pump-injector technology and a variable geometry turbo, was a marvel of efficiency and performance that allowed for a combined consumption of just 6.4 l/100km. The chassis was not far behind, with a sophisticated independent suspension on both axles and speed-sensitive power steering that guaranteed precision at high speeds and smoothness in the city. The electro-hydraulically operated soft top offered excellent acoustic and thermal insulation, proving that technology could serve both comfort and emotion.
Competition
In the exclusive club of premium diesel convertibles, the Audi Cabrio faced high-caliber competitors. Its most direct rival was the BMW 3 Series Cabrio, which offered a traditionally sportier driving feel thanks to its rear-wheel drive. It also competed with the Saab 9-3 Cabrio, an icon of style and safety with a very personal approach, and to a lesser extent with the Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio, which played in a slightly higher league in terms of comfort and status. Against them, the Audi positioned itself as the option of perfect balance: elegant, well-built, efficient, and extremely pleasant to drive.
Conclusion
The Audi Cabrio 2.0 TDI is much more than a car; it is a statement of intent. It represents the possibility of living the passion for convertibles without giving up sensibility. It is an ideal travel companion, capable of devouring highway miles with superb comfort and giving you unforgettable moments on a coastal road at sunset. Its timeless design and the quality of its construction mean that, even today, it remains a desirable and special vehicle. A machine that appeals to both the head and the heart, proving that emotion and reason can, and should, travel together.