The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 41,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
690 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data