The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)

€ 37,500
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 33,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 123d Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod.
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
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 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
102.2
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.91 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
44 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
587 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data