The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

€ 32,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,400
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 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.03 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data