The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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