The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 31,700
€ 25,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
58.7
71.7
79.6
56.1
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.46 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
714 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
