The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 30,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.54 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
