The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 33,700
€ 29,500
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
20.93 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
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
719 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
