The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)

€ 34,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)
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 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)
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 cod
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.34 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
23.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
725 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data