The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 38,000

€ 24,700

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 14.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.33 %

General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
9.93 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
55 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
379 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data