The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 31,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI 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 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
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 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.21 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
670 mi
438 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data