The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)

€ 42,700
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 47,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
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 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
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 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.11 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
19.22 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
673 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
510 mi
673 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data