The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.8 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data