The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 13.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1793 mm
Width
1825 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4421 mm
Length
4288 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1452 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.09 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
9.81 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
378 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data