The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 34,400
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 39,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 2.5 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 Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (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 Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (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 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.53 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data