The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is just 1.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4432 mm
Length
4421 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.2 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.61 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
47 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data