The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 33,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 123d Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (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 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.08 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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