The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 5.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.1 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
150 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 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
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
30.3 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
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
895 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data