The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
€ 25,500
€ 40,700
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 230i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
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
101.5
166.9
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 230i Cabrio
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Cabrio
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30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
600 mi
Range
497 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
497 mi
BMW 230i 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
