The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.29 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
560 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data