The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 25,500
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 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
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
25.08 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
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data