The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 33,300
€ 37,100
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 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 125i Cabrio
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.42 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
131 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
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25.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
25.46 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
555 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i 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
