The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 34,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.87 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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15.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.96 lb/hp
16.9 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
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
703 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
