The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 37,100
€ 29,000
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
406 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
