The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 40,700
BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is just 1.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1774 mm
Width
1793 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1413 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4432 mm
Length
4421 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.36 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.49 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
43 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
497 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data