The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.26 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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