The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 36,100
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 30,400
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.44 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZCC
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
138 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
28.04 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
645 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
645 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.1 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data