The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 36,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 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
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
168.4 in
Length
174.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.03 lb/hp
28.04 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
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
586 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data