The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 53,200
 BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 21.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1765
1995
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1765 mm
Width
1774 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1424 mm
Height
1403 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
4238 mm
Length
4454 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
240 kg
13.75 %
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
54 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
390 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
795 mi
390 mi
BMW M235i 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data