The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 34,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.6 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
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.53 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
20.93 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
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
725 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data