The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI and the A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4421 mm long, 1793 mm wide and 1409 mm tall.
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1793 mm
Width
1793 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1409 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4421 mm
Length
4421 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.36 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
178 bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
697 mi
510 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
115.6 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 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
285 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data