The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 39,600
		
					 
					€ 36,600
					
					 
					€ 39,600
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 36,600
				ⓘ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  7.2 inches longer,  1.1 inches wider and  0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
				
				A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
					A3 Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
				3428 lb
					Curb Weight
					3439 lb
				4365 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4376 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								11 lb
									0.32 %
								 
								General
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
				8V
	
					Generation
					8P
				Convertible
	
					Car Body Style
					Convertible
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
						at 3500 rpm
					Power
					197 hp
						at 5100 rpm
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
						148 hp
						197 hp
						A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
					251 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					207 lb‑ft
						at 1700 rpm
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
						251 lb‑ft
						207 lb‑ft
						A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
					Performance
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
				
							
							
							139 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							144 mph
						
					8.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
400 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
331 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
						23.16 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					17.46 lb/hp
						
				A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
						23.16 lb/hp
						17.46 lb/hp
						A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						50 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						32 mpg
						
					
				A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
						50 mpg
						32 mpg
						A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
					43 mpg
					city
					24 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					No data
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						661 mi
					Range
					462 mi
				A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
						661 mi
						462 mi
						A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
					Environmental Impact
	
				96.7 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).
140.2 kWh
						
				A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
						96.7 kWh
						140.2 kWh
						A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				200 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					275 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
					A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
				2
					Doors
					2
				4
					No. of Seats
					4
				937 lb
					Maximum Payload
					937 lb
				9.1 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					7.4 cu ft
				




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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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