The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,200
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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
€ 41,200
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 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 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
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.3 %
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
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

Performance

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

122 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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10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.51 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
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
690 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
118 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
320 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data