The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 43,300
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 43,300
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.36 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
147 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 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

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20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
684 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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