The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 51,400

€ 39,600

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M235i Cabrio is 3.3 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1403
1774
1984
1409
1793
1960
1774 mm
Width
1793 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1403 mm
Height
1409 mm
2690
4454
2595
4421
4454 mm
Length
4421 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.72 %

General
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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5.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.26 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
36 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
409 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
285 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data