The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
166.9 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
108 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data