The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 38,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
150 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 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
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.64 lb/hp
23.67 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
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
536 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
855 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data