The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 36,000

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.96 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
109 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data