The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 35,100
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI 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 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.51 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
