The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 41,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod and the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 174.1 inches long, 70.6 inches wide and 55.5 inches tall.
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 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 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %

General
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
42 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
555 mi
690 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data