The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
 BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 quattro (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 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 quattro (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 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 218i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
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 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 4500 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data