The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 43,200
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
14 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKZA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data