The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)

€ 47,300
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 31,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 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 Sport (18 - 19)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 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 1.4 TFSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.46 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.96 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
49 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
673 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data