The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 39,800
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,800
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 considerably. The BMW 218d Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 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 Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 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 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
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 1.8 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
57 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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