The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 35,300
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 14.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4421 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.87 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
13.84 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
758 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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