The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (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 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.1 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data