The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 36,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
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 DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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