The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 31,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (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 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.1 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.05 lb/hp
25.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
526 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data