The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 37,700
€ 30,600
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 14.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1409
1793
1960
1473
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
2595
4421
2540
4278
4421 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.13 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
8V
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.37 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
54 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
723 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
723 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
383 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
