The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 38,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
609 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data