The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 34,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
69.5
78.5
58.7
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.57 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
725 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
