The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 41,200
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 14.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 6.4 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 DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1808 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
4278 mm
Length
4423 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.89 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.22 kg/bhp
10.51 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
58 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 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
391 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data