The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 35,900
€ 34,600
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 120d Convertible DPF is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.32 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
20.09 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
566 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
