The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 33,500
€ 28,200
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
