The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 34,600
€ 28,200
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 cod ultra is 7.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI.
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.5
70.6
77.2
56.1
69.5
78.5
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.1 in
102.2
174.1
101.5
166.9
174.1 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
104 hp
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.45 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
670 mi
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
