The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 33,700
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1490 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4286 mm
Length
4238 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.27 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
326 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data