The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 28,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data