The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data