The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 53,200
 BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘ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 TFSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive 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 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive 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 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.61 %
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
8P
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
390 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
390 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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