The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 37,700
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 14.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4421 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.65 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.37 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
723 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data