The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 36,700
€ 33,300
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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.
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
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.98 %
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
25.46 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
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
717 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
