The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 27,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
59.1
67.8
74.7
56.1
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
570 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
