The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 34,100
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
174.1 in
Length
175.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.63 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i 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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
565 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data