The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 23,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.3 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
