The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 35,200
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1774 mm
Width
1793 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1403 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4454 mm
Length
4421 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1865 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
305 kg
17.48 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
F23
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.42 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data