The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 23,800
€ 38,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
58
71.2
79.6
55.5
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
100
168.4
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 35 TFSI cod
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.13 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
