The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 26,300
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1424
1765
1995
1473
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
2578
4238
2540
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
101 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
148 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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13.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
13.91 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
40 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
488 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
