The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 38,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.23 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data