The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 28,200
€ 40,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.5
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
101.5
166.9
102.2
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
General
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.21 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
670 mi
518 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
