The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 43,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.82 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
20.28 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
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
842 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data