The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
181 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
706 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
706 mi
A3 Convertible 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data