The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,400
 BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 118d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (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 quattro (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (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 118d Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
576 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data