The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 27,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
168.8 in
Length
174.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.25 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
125 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.33 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data