The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 29,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.92 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
