The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 34,600
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.5 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

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)
8-speed automatic 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 4500 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.16 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data