The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
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 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.54 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 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