The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 27,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 5.7 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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

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)
7-speed dual clutch 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

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.72 lb/hp
20.34 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
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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