The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

€ 25,400
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) A3 Convertible 1.6
€ 31,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
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 the A3 Convertible 1.6 and the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56.1 inches tall.
A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.18 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

General

A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
127 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.6
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data