The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,500
 BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data