The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 35,900
€ 25,400
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 120d Convertible DPF is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.92 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
20.09 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
566 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
