The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 41,700
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
69.8 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
174.5 in
Length
174.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.33 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
490 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data