The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 25,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
58
71.2
79.6
56.1
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.29 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
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29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.42 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
560 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
