The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 37,700
€ 34,800
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 5.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.5
70.6
77.2
58.7
71.7
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
174.1
100
168.7
174.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.76 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
22.86 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
723 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
