The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,900
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.92 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
7.66 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
526 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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