The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 28,500
€ 28,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 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 1.9 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.25 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.7 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 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).
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
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
