The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 43,200
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 32,700
 BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 40 TFSI is 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.92 %
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DKZA
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
661 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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 40 TFSI
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data