The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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 quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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 TDI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.24 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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