2017 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between A3 Convertible and Beetle Convertible?

Two Convertibles with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and height. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, which is $12,875 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Audi A3 Convertible. Also, the 2017 A3 Convertible pulls more horsepower than the 2017 Beetle Convertible. And finally, the roofline of the A3 Convertible is slightly lower than the Beetle Convertible's. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$37,600
$24,725
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
31 - 33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
27 - 28 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
71.2 - 71.7 in
Length
Length
174.1 - 174.3 in
168.4 - 168.7 in
Height
Height
55.5 in
58.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
102.2 in
100.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
85.5 - 85.6 ft2
83.3 - 84 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.4 in
39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.3 in
37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
31.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
43.1 in

Costs

2017 Audi A3 Convertible

2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,300
$2,050 - $2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$329 (2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$16,893 - $17,143
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