The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 45,000
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 cm shorter.
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1793 mm
Width
1793 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1409 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
4421 mm
Length
4423 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2095 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.29 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
181 bhp
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
380 NM
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
670 mi
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 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
285 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data