The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,200
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 39,200
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

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 (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (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 (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (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
8-speed automatic 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
706 mi
529 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

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