The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 39,200
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
 BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 39,200
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 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.84 %
BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
706 mi
634 mi
BMW 120d 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 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
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data