The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 31,700
€ 36,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
58.7
71.7
79.6
55.5
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
100
168.7
102.2
174.1
168.7 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
714 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
