The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 30,400
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 53,500
 BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
166.9 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.68 %
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
645 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data