The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 34,100
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 37,900
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

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 2.5 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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
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
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.79 %
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)

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
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

 REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
565 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 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