The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 29,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 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 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
2540
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.2 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
7.55 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
54 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
795 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
383 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data