The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 39,400

€ 22,800

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.5
70.6
77.2
58
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
102.2
174.1
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 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
150 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
18.82 lb/hp
29.57 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
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
706 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
849 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data