The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 34,600
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
69.8 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
174.5 in
Length
174.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.63 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.16 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data