The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.1 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
795 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
795 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data