The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 32,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI is 12.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1424
1765
1995
1411
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1424 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4238
2660
4360
4238 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.25 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
250 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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13.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
13.7 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
670 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
670 mi
477 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
