The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 43,300
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
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 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.35 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
51 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data