The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 36,500

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.5
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
101.5
166.9
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 cod ultra
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.99 %

General
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
621 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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