The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 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.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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