The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

€ 34,600
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1413
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1774 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1413 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4432 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.89 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.92 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.87 kg/bhp
7.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
53 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
462 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data