The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
586 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
586 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
100.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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