The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
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 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.64 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
23.4 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
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
725 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data