The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 36,000

€ 26,200

€ 36,000
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 1.5 TFSI cod 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 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
586 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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 1.5 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data