The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 30,400
€ 29,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
69.5
78.5
58.7
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.79 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
645 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
