The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 32,200

€ 31,300

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.73 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
869 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data