The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,100
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI 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 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (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 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.85 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
7.66 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data