2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 BMW 2-Series vs 2015 Porsche Cayman

2015 Audi A3

2015 BMW 2-Series

2015 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A3 2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Premium	24	35	$33,108	$35,600
A3 2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Premium Plus	24	35	$33,108	$35,600
A3 2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Prestige	24	35	$33,108	$35,600
A3 2-Door Convertible quattro 2.0T Premium	23	32	$35,898	$38,600
A3 2-Door Convertible quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	32	$35,898	$38,600
A3 2-Door Convertible quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	32	$35,898	$38,600
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium	23	33	$27,808	$29,900
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium Plus	23	33	$27,808	$29,900
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Prestige	23	33	$27,808	$29,900
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Premium	31	43	$30,318	$32,600
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Premium Plus	31	43	$30,318	$32,600
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Prestige	31	43	$30,318	$32,600
A3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	24	33	$30,876	$33,200
A3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	24	33	$30,876	$33,200
A3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Prestige	24	33	$30,876	$33,200
S3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	31	$38,224	$41,100
S3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	31	$38,224	$41,100

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2-Door Conv 228i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i RWD	23	34	$35,370	$37,900
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i xDrive AWD	22	33	$37,025	$39,700
2 Series 2-Door Conv M235i RWD	21	32	$44,385	$47,700
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD	23	36	$30,030	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD SULEV	23	36	$30,030	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,690	$33,900
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD SULEV	23	35	$31,690	$33,900
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i RWD	21	32	$40,150	$43,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i xDrive AWD	20	30	$41,810	$44,900

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayman 2-Door Coupe	20	30	N/A	$52,600
Cayman 2-Door Coupe GTS	19	26	N/A	$75,200
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S	20	28	N/A	$63,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,108

$35,370

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,600

$37,900

$52,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$593 / month

$632 / month

$877 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Audi A3 and S3 put more pressure on "premium" small sedans, with real prestige in their badges and real potential in their spec sheets.

The 2015 BMW 2-Series is a well-rounded luxury sports coupe with looks, handling, features, and speed that belie its entry-level positioning.

The 2015 Porsche Cayman remains a focused 911 alternative, at an easier-to-swallow price.

TCC Likes

Quick, nicely weighted steering
The best in-dash interface (MMI)
Super-flexible, efficient engines

Sporty, graceful exterior design
Modern interior styling
Ample high-tech upgrade options

Sleek, sporty looks
Deep performance heritage
Compact dimensions

TCC Dislikes

Tiny back seat
Road noise
Not quite a luxury car

Back seat is still a bit tight
M235i models can encroach on 4-Series prices
No convertible offering to date

Not much cargo space
Can get very pricey with extensive options list
Rear-end styling seems a bit off

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

31.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.7

42.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

40.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

59.9

60.1

Wheelbase (in)

102.2

105.9

97.4

Height, Overall (in)

55.5

55.6

50.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.1

61.3

60.5

Length, Overall (in)

175

174.7

172.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.9

11.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

11.4

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

13.7

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/50HR17

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/50HR17

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3384

3625

2888

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

18 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

170

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 1600

255 @ 1250

213 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

2.0 L/122

2.7 L/165

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 4500

240 @ 5000

275 @ 7400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.90

1.67

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.71

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

3.08

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

2.11

1.46

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

1.29

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

3.29

3.33

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

3.14

2.05

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A3

BMW 2 Series

Porsche Cayman

Body Style

Cabriolet

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3 (Est)

6.5

7.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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