The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 34,800
€ 36,600
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
58.7
71.7
79.6
56.1
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
100
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 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 TFSI
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.84 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.72 lb/hp
17.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
462 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
