The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)

€ 39,400
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
 BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.9 %
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
18.82 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
706 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data