The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 13.5 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1793 mm
Width
1821 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4421 mm
Length
4286 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1547 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.33 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
8.31 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
323 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data