The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 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 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4238 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.28 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
13.7 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
670 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data