The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,400

€ 32,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.58 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data