The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 44,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 135i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
54.8
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
54.8 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 135i Cabrio
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.61 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 135i 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 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 135i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
383 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
BMW 135i 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
