The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 45,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
€ 45,000
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is 29.4 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 9.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (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 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2516
4129
4423 mm
Length
4129 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
244 kg
14.61 %
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
380 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

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9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
9.23 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data