The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
 BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 118i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i 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 quattro (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 118i 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 118i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i 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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
523 mi
BMW 118i 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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