The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
€ 39,600

€ 30,900

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 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
70.6
77.2
58
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
102.2
174.1
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
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 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.16 lb/hp
22.78 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
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
661 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
840 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data