The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 37,500
€ 25,400
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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.
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.46 %
General
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 220i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.55 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
521 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 220i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
