The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 42,700
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 TFSI is 14.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1409 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
2540
4278
4423 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1630 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.67 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
8.72 kg/bhp
10.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
46 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
510 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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