The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 37,900
€ 25,400
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 1.6 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.36 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
