The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,400

€ 31,100

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
71.2
79.6
56.1
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.68 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
743 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data