The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 36,900
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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 (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.24 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
39 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
529 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data