The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 31,800

€ 47,100

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
54.8
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
54.8 in
102.2
174.1
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.22 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CZCC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio
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27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.46 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
555 mi
Range
383 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
162.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data