The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)
€ 30,900

€ 31,700

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.5
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
104.7
171.7
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 1.4 TFSI cod
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.25 %

General
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.01 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
23.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data