The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,100
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,400
 BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 120i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i 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 120i 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 120i Cabrio
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data