The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 40,500
€ 29,500
€ 40,500
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 19.4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1413
1774
1984
1424
1765
1995
1774 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1413 mm
Height
1424 mm
2690
4432
2578
4238
4432 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.64 %
General
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
11.22 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
687 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
375 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
