The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.97 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
23.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data