The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 220d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 40,500
 BMW 220d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 220d Cabrio
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 220d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 220d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220d Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.68 %
BMW 220d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220d Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
187 hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 220d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220d Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.64 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 220d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
536 mi
788 mi
BMW 220d 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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