The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.19 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
17.46 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
462 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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