The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
40 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data