The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 35,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 29,000
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 TDI 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 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
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 120d Convertible DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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