The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)

€ 43,200
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 40,700
 BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 40 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (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 40 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
497 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
497 mi
BMW 230i 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data