The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 38,500

€ 25,400

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 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
70.6
77.2
58
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
102.2
174.1
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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.26 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
22.34 lb/hp
30.13 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
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
586 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
871 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data