The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
€ 43,200

€ 33,900

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI is 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
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
102.2
174.1
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 120d Convertible DPF
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.79 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 120d Convertible DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data