The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 31,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.09 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
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

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
526 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data