The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.99 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZCC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.46 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data