The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI is 14.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4421 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.99 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZCC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
12.46 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data