The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 29,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 12.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1411
1748
1934
1424
1765
1995
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1411 mm
Height
1424 mm
2660
4360
2578
4238
4360 mm
Length
4238 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
190 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
10.6 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
45 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
523 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
