The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 39,600
 BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
174.4 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.48 %
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data