The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 31,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is 5.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
174.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 35 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
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 35 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 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
22.05 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
575 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
714 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data