The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 40,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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 TFSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
166.9 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
178 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
518 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data