The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 32,800
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 2.0 TDI is 10.9 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
1765
1995
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1424 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
2516
4129
4238 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1837 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.26 %
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
8P
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

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11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
11.38 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data