The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
€ 25,500
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.04 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
13.7 kg/bhp
13.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
670 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data