The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,100

€ 23,800

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56.1
69.5
78.5
58
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
101.5
166.9
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.26 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
25.08 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data