The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (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 Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (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 1.8 TFSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.68 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
409 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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