The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
€ 29,000
€ 26,700
€ 29,000
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 Convertible 1.6 TDI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
56.1
69.5
78.5
59.1
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
166.9
99.1
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
27.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
