The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 47,100
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 42,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 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 Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 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 2.0 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.68 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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