The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 34,400
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.62 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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