The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 35,700

€ 29,000

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 220i Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
69.8
78.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
69.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
174.5
101.5
166.9
174.5 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %

General
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.43 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
39 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
529 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
529 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data