The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 14.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 6.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
1793
1960
1808 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
2595
4421
4278 mm
Length
4421 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.38 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.55 kg/bhp
8.46 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
371 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data