The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 37,700
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is 18.3 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1793 mm
Width
1765 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1409 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4421 mm
Length
4238 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.28 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
158 bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
250 NM
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
54 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
723 mi
503 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data