The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 40,500
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.45 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
8V
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZCC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.46 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
687 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data