The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.31 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
30.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data