The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 35,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 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 (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
71.9 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.8 in
Length
174.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.23 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 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
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.53 lb/hp
20.28 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
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
820 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data