The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 34,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
743 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
634 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
