The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,900

€ 38,000

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.99 %

General
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
28 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
397 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
397 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data