The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 24,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.2 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
