The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)

€ 39,200
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 40,700
 BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 230i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
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 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
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 230i Cabrio
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 230i 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 230i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
22.86 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
497 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
706 mi
497 mi
BMW 230i 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data