The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M235i Cabrio is 21.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1774 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1403 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
2690
4454
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4454 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.85 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.2 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
33 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data