The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 40,500

€ 35,300

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %

General
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
758 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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