The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 36,800
€ 36,500
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 considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 5.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.5
70.6
77.2
58.7
71.7
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
174.1
100
168.7
174.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.39 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.68 lb/hp
15.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
703 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
