The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 43,200
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 40 TFSI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI 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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.82 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
DKZA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
187 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
19.63 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
518 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data