The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 47,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 225d Cabrio
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
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 (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
105.9
174.5
174.4 in
Length
174.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 225d Cabrio
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 225d 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 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 225d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
673 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
673 mi
BMW 225d 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data