The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,600
 BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21.35 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
537 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
537 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data