The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 8.1 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 S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1793 mm
Width
1821 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4423 mm
Length
4286 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 kg
5.93 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
9.23 kg/bhp
7.24 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
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 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
319 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data