The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 32,100
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4238 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.15 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

131 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
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
11.38 kg/bhp
13.41 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
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
610 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 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
395 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data