The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 38,500
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 23,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is 5.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.1 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
598 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data