The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 is 11.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.43 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CZCC
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6

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27.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.85 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
428 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data