The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 33,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is 5.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (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 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (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 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
555 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data