The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
115.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data