The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 46,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
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 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
513 mi
BMW 230i 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data