The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 31,700
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 13.5 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1821 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1490 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4286 mm
Length
4421 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1486 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.44 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
10.04 kg/bhp
10.51 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
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 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
324 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data