The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 28,900
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 45,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.48 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
20.34 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
46 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data