The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 34,200

€ 45,000

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.8
78.1
55.5
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
105.9
174.5
102.2
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.68 %

General
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data