The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 28,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data