The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 49,100
€ 36,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M235i Cabrio is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
55.2
69.8
78.1
55.5
70.6
77.2
69.8 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.2 in
Height
55.5 in
105.9
175.4
102.2
174.1
175.4 in
Length
174.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.43 %
General
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
F23
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 M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
380 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
