The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
€ 34,600
€ 29,400
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.53 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
