The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 cod ultra 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 cod ultra
BMW 218d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (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 cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (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 cod ultra
BMW 218d Cabrio
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.37 %
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 218d Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 218d Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.9 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
646 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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