The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 39,200
€ 33,500
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 120i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
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
102.2
174.1
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 120i Cabrio
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
8V
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 manual 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
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
22.86 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
706 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
706 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i 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).
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
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
