The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 39,600
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 228i Cabrio is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (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 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
174.5 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.57 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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