The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 40,600
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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 29.2 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 9.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1793 mm
Width
1721 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1409 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
2516
4129
4421 mm
Length
4129 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1837 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
9.85 %
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data