The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 29,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data