The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 34,600
€ 28,500
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
