The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 38,100
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 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 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
166.9 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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