The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 35,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 35,300
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 1.6 TDI is 11.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 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 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
174.1 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.61 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
108 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.52 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
758 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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