The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 23,500
€ 39,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
71.9
79.6
55.5
70.6
77.2
71.9 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
99.9
168.8
102.2
174.1
168.8 in
Length
174.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
