The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)

€ 36,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 46,600
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d Cabrio
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.39 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d 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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
586 mi
659 mi
BMW 225d 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data