The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 32,400
€ 27,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 BMW 118d Cabrio is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.18 %
General
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
48 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
647 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
