The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)

€ 35,200
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 37,800
 BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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