The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,400
 BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 120i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i 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 120i 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 120i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 120i 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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