The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 quattro (16 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4423 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.3 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.91 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
634 mi
526 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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