The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)

€ 30,900
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 33,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
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 Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
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
3208 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.27 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
23.25 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
48 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
92.9 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