The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 51,900
€ 30,900
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 S3 Convertible is 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118i Cabrio
54.6
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
54.6 in
Height
55.6 in
102.2
174.4
104.7
171.7
174.4 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118i Cabrio
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.11 %
General
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118i 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 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
510 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
484 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
