The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
€ 25,400
€ 26,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.6 is 10.9 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1424
1765
1995
1502
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1424 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4238
2516
4129
4238 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.75 %
General
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
101 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
148 NM
172 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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13.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
13.91 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
488 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
132.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
400 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
