The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.39 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data