The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
€ 32,100
€ 34,100
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
58.7
71.7
79.6
55.5
70.6
77.2
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.7 in
Height
55.5 in
100
168.7
102.2
174.1
168.7 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.67 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
31.62 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
565 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
730 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
