The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 25,400
€ 35,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 120d Convertible DPF
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.92 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
