The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 26,300
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.1
69.5
78.5
58
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
101.5
166.9
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
