The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 25,400
€ 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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.93 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 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).
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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
