The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 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 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.5 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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