Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008) 1.6 TDI DPF start/stop and Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016) 2.0 TSI BMT DSG

Comparison of Audi A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008) 1.6 TDI DPF start/stop and Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016) 2.0 TSI BMT DSG [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016) 2.0 TSI BMT DSG ×
Audi A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008) 1.6 TDI DPF start/stop ×
General
MakeVolkswagenAudi
ModelBeetleA3
GenerationBeetle (A5, facelift 2016)A3 Cabrio (8P, facelift 2008)
Modification2.0 TSI BMT DSG1.6 TDI DPF start/stop
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.audi.com/
Number of doors32
Number of seats44
Body typeHatchbackCabriolet
Transmissionautomatic dsg manual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20162009
Production to (year)20182013
Performance
Top speed (km/h)231190
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.712.2
City consumption (l/100km)9-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.5-
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.85.4
CO2 emissions (g/km)157-
Emission standardEURO VIEURO V
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Diesel
Max. power (hp)220105
Max. torque (Nm)350250
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9841,598
Compression ratio9.616.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,5001,500
Cylinder bore (mm)82.579.5
Piston stroke (mm)92.880.5
Fuel systemDirect injectionDiesel Commonrail
Valve control-Dohc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Catalyst-Particulate filter
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizerThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerTransverse stabilizer
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/55 R17
  • 205/55 R16
Turning radius (m)10.810.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2884,238
Width (mm)1,8251,765
Height (mm)1,4881,424
Wheelbase (mm)2,5242,578
Kerb weight (kg)1,3761,430
Gross weight (kg)1,8701,930
Minimum boot space (l)310260
Maximum boot space (l)905674
Max. roof load (kg)50-
Front track (mm)1,5701,534
Rear track (mm)1,5461,507
Ride height (mm)136-
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.33



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