The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) 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
€ 31,300
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 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4238 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1452 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.1 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 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
135 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 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
9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.68 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
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 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
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data