The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 35,600
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 35,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.81 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
25.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data