The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 35,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26.62 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
57 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
758 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data