The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 40,600
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 11.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (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 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.71 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20 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
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 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
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data