Compare BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi TT (8J) Roadster

Variants
S50
S54
Euro 6d
Euro 6
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI Euro5
1.8 TFSI DCT
2.0 TDI quattro
2.0 TDI quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200
2.0 TFSI 200 Euro5 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200 DCT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 211 DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1358 mm / 53.5 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4431 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
Fuel Economy
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
35%
71%
Pros
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
  • Decent engine reliability
  • Manual widely available
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • AWD on a weak motor
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Average looks with the top up

Price

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