The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
 BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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
3505 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.51 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

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 automatic 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
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
576 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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