The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
16
Generation
8V
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

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
836 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data