The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 21,900
€ 25,400
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 1.6 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 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56.1
69.5
78.5
58
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
101.5
166.9
100
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
560 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
