The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,300

€ 43,200

€ 31,300
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 TSI 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 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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 40 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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 40 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.84 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data