The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 36,500
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 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
71.9
79.6
55.5
70.6
77.2
71.9 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
99.9
168.8
102.2
174.1
168.8 in
Length
174.1 in
99.9 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
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.34 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
21.68 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
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
880 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
