The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 39,600
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 43,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 40 TFSI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.3 %
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
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