The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 32,700
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 32,700
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
661 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data