The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 35,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.8 %
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.53 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data