The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 28,200
€ 34,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI is 19.4 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1424
1765
1995
1413
1774
1984
1765 mm
Width
1774 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1424 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4238
2690
4432
4238 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.38 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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13.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
13.7 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
670 mi
610 mi
BMW 218i 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
