The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 29,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 120d Convertible DPF is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.35 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
