The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1388 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
162 kg
10.45 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
11.23 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
743 mi
560 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
372 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data