The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 34,800
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.18 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
