The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 25,500
€ 32,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
69.5
78.5
58
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
101.5
166.9
99.9
168.8
166.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.97 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
