The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.53 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.16 lb/hp
15.72 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
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
661 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
712 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data