The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 37,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
174.5
166.9 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.94 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
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 218d Cabrio
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.21 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
670 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
