The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,000
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
171.7 in
Length
174.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data