The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..)
€ 34,700

€ 36,500

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.8 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 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 35 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
725 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data