The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)

€ 42,700
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,900
 BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 42,700
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 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.1 %
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
383 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
510 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
115.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 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
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data