The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 33,300
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 120i Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.46 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
25.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
499 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
