The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (11 - 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 DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
2578
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.4 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.22 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
697 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data