The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 35,200
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.15 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
11.71 kg/bhp
13.55 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
371 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data