The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 32,100
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is 21.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
1765
1995
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1765 mm
Width
1774 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1424 mm
Height
1403 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
2578
4238
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
4238 mm
Length
4454 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.37 %
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

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11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
11.38 kg/bhp
5.26 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
610 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data