The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,000
€ 30,900
€ 29,000
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 1.6 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
795 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
484 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
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
