The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.88 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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