The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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