The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 25,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data