The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 36,800
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,600
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT is 13.5 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro 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 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4286 mm
Length
4421 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.72 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
7.24 kg/bhp
9.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
319 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data