The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 36,900
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 38,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.85 %
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.24 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
39 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
529 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data