The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 37,700
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.63 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
22.86 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
723 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data