The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 44,900
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 135i Cabrio is 4.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
54.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.16 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 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