The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,500
 BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i 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 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 218i 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 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i 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 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26.62 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218i 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