The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 32,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 38,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
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 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
16.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.03 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data