The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,000
 BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i 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 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 118i 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 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i 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