The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 26,600

€ 30,400

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.4 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
71.9
79.6
56.1
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.8
101.5
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.27 %

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 manual 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
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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30.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.3 lb/hp
24.76 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
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
895 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data