The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 34,800
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
168.7 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.08 %
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.72 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data