The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 41,200

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 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
55.5
70.6
77.2
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
100
168.4
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.98 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 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
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
23.16 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
52 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data