The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 38,500

€ 29,200

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.21 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
125 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
22.34 lb/hp
21.63 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
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
586 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
871 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data