The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 45,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.2 TSI BMT
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 kg
14.91 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
380 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 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 BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
9.23 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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