The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
22.05 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
575 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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