The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 47,800
 BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 40,600
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 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
383 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 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
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data