The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 40,500
€ 49,100
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.2
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.2 in
102.2
174.1
105.9
175.4
174.1 in
Length
175.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
