The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 32,100
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.34 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
25.08 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
714 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data