The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 32,400
 BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 120i 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 120i Cabrio
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i 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