The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
€ 29,500
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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 10.9 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1424 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2516
4129
4238 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.93 %
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.49 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data