Audi A3 8V or BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible?

2012–2020 vs 2015–2021 · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: A3 8V 4,421 mm, Serija 2 F23 Convertible 4,432 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8V 380 l, Serija 2 F23 Convertible 335 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8V 1.6 l/100 km, Serija 2 F23 Convertible 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8V 81–150 kW, Serija 2 F23 Convertible 100–250 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8V 28 items (Attraction), Serija 2 F23 Convertible 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible2015–2021 · 12 engines · Base, Sport Line, Luxury Line, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings	BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible2015–2021no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,421 mm	Length4,432 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm–1,793 mm	Width1,774 mm
Height	Height1,409 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,413 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,530 kg–1,755 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2015–2021
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power100–250 kW (136–340 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tron	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 220d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · M240i
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Attraction	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim27 · Base
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 0
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible?

Length: BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible 4,432 mm, Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm (a 11 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 335 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible 4.4 l/100 km (220d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest BMW Serija 2 F23 Convertible 250 kW (340 hp) (M240i).

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