The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.4 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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