The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
€ 36,000

€ 32,500

€ 36,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
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
102.2
174.1
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.66 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
586 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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 1.5 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data