The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

€ 35,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 44,900
 BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 35,300
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 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.75 %
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
108 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
758 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data