The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 40,600
€ 53,200
€ 40,600
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 a little. The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1409
1793
1960
1403
1774
1984
1793 mm
Width
1774 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1409 mm
Height
1403 mm
2595
4421
2690
4454
4421 mm
Length
4454 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.45 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
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9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
518 mi
Range
390 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
390 mi
BMW M235i 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).
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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
