The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 25,500

€ 43,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
71.2
79.6
55.5
70.6
77.2
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
100
168.4
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.82 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data