The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 38,500
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 38,500
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 35 TFSI cod is 11.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..)
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 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..)
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 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.93 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
22.34 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
586 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data