The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 49,100
 BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 43,300
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 1.3 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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
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
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 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