The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 33,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
