The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 43,200

€ 36,700

€ 43,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI is 5.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
70.6
77.2
58.7
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
102.2
174.1
100
168.7
174.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DKZA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
125 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data