The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 29,000
€ 37,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 123d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d 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 123d Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
587 mi
BMW 123d 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d 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
