The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.81 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
59 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 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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