The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 37,500
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 220i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 220i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 220i 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 220i 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
521 mi
BMW 220i 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 220i 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