The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.14 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch 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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
11.38 kg/bhp
7.27 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
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
438 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
385 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data