The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 38,500
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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 (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.11 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.43 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
47 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
646 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
646 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data