The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 34,400
€ 34,600
€ 34,400
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 120i Cabrio is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
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 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
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
