The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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, 1.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.1 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual 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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 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
111 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
31.62 lb/hp
20 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
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
730 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data