The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 29,200

€ 43,300

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 13.3 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 6.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1473
1825
2021
1409
1793
1960
1825 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1409 mm
2538
4288
2595
4421
4288 mm
Length
4421 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1452 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
213 kg
12.79 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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9.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
9.81 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
378 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data