The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 36,800
€ 30,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 18.3 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1409
1793
1960
1424
1765
1995
1793 mm
Width
1765 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1409 mm
Height
1424 mm
2595
4421
2578
4238
4421 mm
Length
4238 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.52 %
General
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
8.31 kg/bhp
11.23 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
645 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
645 mi
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
