The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 46,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 30,400
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.05 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.61 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
513 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data