The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 38,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI and the A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod are absolutely identical. Both are 174.1 inches long, 70.6 inches wide and 55.5 inches tall.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.5
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.5 in
Height
55.5 in
102.2
174.1
102.2
174.1
174.1 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

General
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
150 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
609 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
926 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data