The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 35,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 40,800
 BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.52 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
758 mi
556 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data