The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 38,000
€ 23,800
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
55.5
70.6
77.2
58
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
102.2
174.1
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.13 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
