The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 47,800
 BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
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 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
383 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
383 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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