The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.1 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.5 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
697 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data