The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 35,600

€ 43,200

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.5
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
104.7
171.7
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 40 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.82 %

General
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
470 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data