The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
€ 39,600

€ 36,500

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
55.6
69.8
78.1
55.5
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
105.9
174.5
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 35 TFSI cod
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %

General
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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).
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data