The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 25,400
€ 34,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
174.5
166.9 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.8 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
513 mi
BMW 218i 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
