The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,400
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 is 14.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 6.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1808 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4278 mm
Length
4421 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.61 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
280 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
7.27 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
438 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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