The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 37,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.6
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
101.5
166.9
104.7
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
8P
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
645 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
645 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i 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
