The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 cod ultra.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
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 Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
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 cod ultra
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
57 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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