The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

€ 36,000
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 25,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218d Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
69.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.5 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
23.76 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
55 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data