The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 29,500
€ 32,500
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 218i Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.6
69.8
78.1
56.1
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
105.9
174.5
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 1.8 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
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 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i 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
