The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 36,900

€ 36,600
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
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 218i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
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
101.5
166.9
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 218i Cabrio
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.19 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio
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17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
462 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
529 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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 TFSI
140.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data