The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
€ 22,800
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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.71 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data