The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 33,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.88 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
20 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
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data