The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI and the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 174.1 inches long, 70.6 inches wide and 55.5 inches tall.
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.5 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
174.1 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
178 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
697 mi
510 mi
A3 Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data