The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 35,300

€ 24,400

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.5
70.6
77.2
58
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
102.2
174.1
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.21 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.52 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
758 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data