The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 26,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 11.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
55.5
70.6
77.2
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.5 in
Height
59.1 in
102.2
174.1
99.1
162.6
174.1 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.9 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
