The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 35,600
 BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 S3 Convertible is 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.4 in
Length
171.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.45 %
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
470 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
470 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data