The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 33,500
€ 52,300
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
68.8
76.1
54.6
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.6 in
104.7
171.7
102.2
174.4
171.7 in
Length
174.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.5 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
