The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,700
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 7.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 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 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.1 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
723 mi
503 mi
A3 Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data