The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 40,500
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 S3 Convertible is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
174.4 in
Length
174.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.06 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
687 mi
BMW 218d 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data