The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 26,100
€ 28,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 1.9 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 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 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
