The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
€ 37,100
€ 31,800
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 BMW 125i Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.5
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
55.5 in
104.7
171.7
102.2
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.42 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
406 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
