The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 31,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.7 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.43 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
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

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
714 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data