The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 37,800
 BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 218d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
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 218d Cabrio
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.9 %
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 218d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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