2017 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2018 Audi A5 Convertible

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What is the main difference between A3 Convertible and A5 Convertible?

What we have here are two Convertibles from Audi with some differences, such as the starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2017 Audi A3 Convertible is priced $12,000 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Audi A5 Convertible. Also, the 2018 A5 Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2017 A3 Convertible. And finally, the A3 Convertible is slightly smaller than the A5 Convertible. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$37,600
$49,600
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
252 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
5.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
-
79.9 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
72.7 in
Length
Length
174.1 - 174.3 in
184.0 in
Height
Height
55.5 in
54.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
102.2 in
108.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
85.5 - 85.6 ft2
92.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.4 in
39.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.3 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
32.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
50.7 in

Costs

2017 Audi A3 Convertible

2018 Audi A5 Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,300
$2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$329 (2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
$429 (2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Premium)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$16,893 - $17,143
$22,043
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