The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 43,200
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 31,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
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 40 TFSI is 7.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.1 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.92 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DKZA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
51 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
743 mi
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
743 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data