The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 30,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 cod ultra is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (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 cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (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 cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.5 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
8V
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.6 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
48 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
634 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
92.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data