The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,900
 BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.98 %
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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