The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
3671 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
20.28 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
47 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
684 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data