The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 38,700
 BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
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
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.85 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data