The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,500
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 220i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 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 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
166.9 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.66 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21.35 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
521 mi
BMW 220i 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data