The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 31,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
168.7 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.07 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 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 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
109 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
31.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
31.5 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
692 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data