The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,600
 BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 120d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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 quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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 120d Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data