The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 27,200
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
