The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 14.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4421 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1468 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
147 kg
9.1 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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