The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 135i Cabrio (08 - 10)
€ 29,000
€ 44,900
€ 29,000
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 12.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1424
1765
1995
1411
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1424 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4238
2660
4360
4238 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.15 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
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14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
5.55 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
54 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
795 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
795 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
