The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 35,200
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 13.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1793 mm
Width
1825 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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4421 mm
Length
4288 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1452 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.83 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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