The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 44,900
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 135i Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
25 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
350 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i 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
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data