The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
71.9 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 (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
168.8 in
Length
174.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data