The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 33,800
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 33,800
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 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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 TSI BMT
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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