The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 38,500
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 42,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
174.1 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.64 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DPCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
45 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
598 mi
539 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
98.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data