The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
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 1.4 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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.4 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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