The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 44,900
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 38,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 44,900
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 BMW 135i Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
54.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.71 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 135i 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.16 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i 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