Compare BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Convertible vs Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet

Variants
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Cd
320Ci
320Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
1.2 TFSI
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
Payload
345 kg / 761 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1483.0 mm / 58.4 in
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Reviews

Neofiliac score
64%
33%
Pros
  • New lights assemblies
  • Decent styling with the top down
  • Cheap used
Cons
  • Diesel nonsense
  • New meaningful engine updates
  • Same AT problems as pre-facelift
  • Very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable DCT

Price

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