The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 35,600

€ 43,300

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1411
1748
1934
1409
1793
1960
1748 mm
Width
1793 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1411 mm
Height
1409 mm
2660
4360
2595
4421
4360 mm
Length
4421 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.81 %

General
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
210 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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9.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
9.14 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
40 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
470 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
285 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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