The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.5 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20 lb/hp
22.73 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
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
869 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data