The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 47,100
€ 25,400
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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.
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
54.8
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
54.8 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 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.11 %
General
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
E88
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
383 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
