The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 46,600
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
174.5 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.9 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.51 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
48 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
659 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data