The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 36,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 11.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.5
70.6
77.2
67.8 in
Width
70.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
59.1 in
Height
55.5 in
99.1
162.6
102.2
174.1
162.6 in
Length
174.1 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.14 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
99 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
