The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 37,800
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 35,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 218d Cabrio is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
69.8 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
F23
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 218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.81 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
23.83 lb/hp
25.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
55 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data