The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 42,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 TSI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
58
71.2
79.6
55.5
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
100
168.4
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.77 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
844 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
