The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 38,000
€ 30,900
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
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
102.2
174.1
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.28 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
609 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
484 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
