The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,900
 BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
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 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.86 %
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
8P
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i 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