The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 35,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 36,200
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.52 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
758 mi
610 mi
BMW 218i 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data