The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,700
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 42,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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 TFSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
49 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
661 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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