The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1390
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1774 mm
Width
1793 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1413 mm
Height
1390 mm
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
2600
4430
4432 mm
Length
4430 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.95 %
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

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6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.61 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
47 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data