The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 28,200
€ 28,900
€ 28,200
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 1.9 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
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
101.5
166.9
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.21 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
670 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
670 mi
523 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
