The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 33,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 120d Convertible DPF.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 120d Convertible DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.1 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.21 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
670 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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
