The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 38,000
€ 31,300
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 7.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
General
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
158 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
127 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
127 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
