The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 28,000
€ 31,300
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
21.35 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
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
