The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 32,000
€ 40,600
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
477 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
