The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 25,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.21 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
670 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
