The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 36,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 46,900
 BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 135i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 135i Cabrio
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.94 %
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 135i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
44 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
586 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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