The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 13.3 cm longer, 3.2 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1793 mm
Width
1825 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4421 mm
Length
4288 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.62 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

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)
Front-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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

122 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
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.51 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
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
661 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 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
399 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data