The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 42,700
€ 31,900
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.13 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
19.22 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
510 mi
526 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
