The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 40,500

€ 38,000

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod 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 1.5 TFSI cod
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.5
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
102.2
174.1
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.99 %

General
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
609 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data