The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,000
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 36,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI 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 Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI 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 1.4 TFSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.6 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data