The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 31,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.27 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.42 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
560 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data