The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 32,800
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 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
166.9 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.39 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data