The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 40,500
€ 27,200
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.5
70.6
77.2
56.1
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
102.2
174.1
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 1.4 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
123 hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
570 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
570 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
