Audi S3 Sportback (2008 – 2012) vs BMW 1 Series Cabriolet (2008 – 2010): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 5.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,495 kg. At 4,359 mm, the BMW 1 Series Cabriolet is 56 mm longer than the Audi S3 Sportback.
| Specification |
Audi
S3 Sportback
2008 – 2012
|
BMW
1 Series Cabriolet
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 143 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 190 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.6 – 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 208 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 8.5 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,303 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,495 – 1,515 kg | 1,380 – 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.