The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 230i Cabrio is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
69.5
78.5
69.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.5 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
39 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data