The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (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 218i Convertible Steptronic (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 218i Cabrio
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
529 mi
BMW 218i 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i 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