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

€ 36,800

€ 29,500
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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16).
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

General
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
158 hp
178 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
135 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
20.93 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
35 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
503 mi
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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).
115.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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