The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 37,100
€ 30,400
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
406 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
