The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 38,000

€ 39,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod and the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 174.1 inches long, 70.6 inches wide and 55.5 inches tall.
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.5
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.5 in
Height
55.5 in
102.2
174.1
102.2
174.1
174.1 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.84 %

General
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
181 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
53 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
706 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
706 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data