The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 33,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 Cabrio 1.6 is 29.2 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 9.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1502
1721
1897
1409
1793
1960
1721 mm
Width
1793 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1502 mm
Height
1409 mm
2516
4129
2595
4421
4129 mm
Length
4421 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.17 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
101 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
148 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
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13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
13.61 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
555 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
444 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 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).
106.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
