The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 36,500

€ 24,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is 11.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
55.5
70.6
77.2
59.1
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
102.2
174.1
99.1
162.6
174.1 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.93 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DPCA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
22.05 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
575 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
102.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data