The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 35,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.23 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
15.53 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
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 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
820 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data