The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 25,400
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
58
71.2
79.6
56.1
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.38 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
