The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 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 S tronic (14 - 15)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (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 S tronic (14 - 15)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.4 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (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
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
8.46 kg/bhp
13.74 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
49 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
49 mpg
66 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
536 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 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
406 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data