The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 41,700
 BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.21 %
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
490 mi
BMW 228i 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data