The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 26,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.2 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
