The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
€ 27,200
€ 26,500
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
69.5
78.5
58
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
101.5
166.9
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.42 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
26.62 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
