The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 30,600
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.87 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.49 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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
