Car comparison

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIvsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
100.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
100.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,122km697mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,421mm174in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
320L
220L
Max trunk volume
678L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
57L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
39.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI7.6 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420d: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
1,188 km
738 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDIBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
1,122 km
697 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDIBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420d

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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