The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Cabrio (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 29,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 19.4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.44 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.75 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
45 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
513 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
513 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
390 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
