The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.46 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
25.46 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
555 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
555 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
106.1 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 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