The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 19.4 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1765
1995
1413
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1765 mm
Width
1774 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1424 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
2690
4432
4238 mm
Length
4432 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.82 %
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
11.23 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
743 mi
529 mi
BMW 218i 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data