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When Audi launched the brand new A3 Cabriolet last year, it did so providing customers with a choice of only two petrol engines and a big 2.0 TDI. But, as is always the case with a VW Group car, more were to follow. A frugal 1.6 TDI diesel has just been announced today as being the new entry-level mill in Britain.
It's the same sort of engine found in most Golfs, so you really are trading speed for price and efficiency. Peak power from the 110PS four-cylinder unit is available between 3,200-4,000rpm and peak torque is 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) from as low as 1,500rpm.
By non-Audi standards, it's not slow. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 11.4 seconds with a six-speed manual and the top speed is a respectable 200 km/h (124 mph). That's over a second faster than a Citroen DS3 Cabriolet with a 1.6 diesel. Just don't try and act like you own a sportscar and you'll be fine!
There are to upsides to the A3 1.6 TDI though. One is that CO2 emissions are just 104 g/km with fuel consumption of just 72.4mpg. The other good thing is that it's quite cheap, base SE modes cost 25,890 and include features such as the MMI Radio with DAB digital reception and powered retractable color monitor, air conditioning or climate control, light and rain sensors and an automatic fabric hood that opens and closes in less than 18 seconds.
The new A3 Cabriolet also receives a number of other drivetrain upgrades. S tronic transmissions are now available on the 150 PS 2.0 TDI and on the 140 PS 1.4 TFSI. quattro all-wheel drive can also now be specced in conjunction with the 1.8 TFSI engine.
By non-Audi standards, it's not slow. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 11.4 seconds with a six-speed manual and the top speed is a respectable 200 km/h (124 mph). That's over a second faster than a Citroen DS3 Cabriolet with a 1.6 diesel. Just don't try and act like you own a sportscar and you'll be fine!
There are to upsides to the A3 1.6 TDI though. One is that CO2 emissions are just 104 g/km with fuel consumption of just 72.4mpg. The other good thing is that it's quite cheap, base SE modes cost 25,890 and include features such as the MMI Radio with DAB digital reception and powered retractable color monitor, air conditioning or climate control, light and rain sensors and an automatic fabric hood that opens and closes in less than 18 seconds.
The new A3 Cabriolet also receives a number of other drivetrain upgrades. S tronic transmissions are now available on the 150 PS 2.0 TDI and on the 140 PS 1.4 TFSI. quattro all-wheel drive can also now be specced in conjunction with the 1.8 TFSI engine.
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