The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 41,700
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 35,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.29 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
36 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
490 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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