The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 38,300
€ 28,900
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
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
102.2
174.1
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 118i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i 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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.64 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
536 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
536 mi
523 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
