The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 38,000

€ 43,200

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI
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 40 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.71 %

General
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
187 hp
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
518 mi
A3 Convertible 40 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).
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data