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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

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

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,058 km
    657 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,058km657mi
Calculated
852km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
280L
Max trunk volume
845L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
38.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
1,540 kg
3,395 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
226 km/h
140 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI7.6 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 0.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 0.9 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,058 km
657 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
852 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 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)Facelift 20162.0 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
1,058 km
657 mi
852 km
530 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 205 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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