The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 39,100
€ 27,200
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i Cabrio is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
CAXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
26.62 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
39 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
406 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
