The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 49,100

€ 37,700

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.37 %

General
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
380 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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