The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 31,100
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1473 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.68 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
11.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
61 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
743 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data