The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,100
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4423 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.98 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZCC
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
114 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
12.54 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
565 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data