The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 49,400
 BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
166.9 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.47 %
BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21.35 lb/hp
11.12 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
390 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
390 mi
BMW M240i 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data