The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 31,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.1
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
104.7
171.7
101.5
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 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).
127 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
