The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 38,500

€ 31,100

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is 7.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.15 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
45 mpg
51 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
743 mi
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
598 mi
743 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data