The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 33,100
€ 25,400
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
58
71.9
79.6
56.1
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.8
101.5
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.57 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.28 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
807 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
