The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 40,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.85 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
