The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 34,100

€ 24,100

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI is 14.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1409
1793
1960
1473
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
2595
4423
2540
4278
4423 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1454 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.65 %

General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
CZCC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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12.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
12.54 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
565 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data