The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

€ 35,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 25,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.1 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

General

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.52 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
758 mi
600 mi
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data