The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 26,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 31,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.39 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
743 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data