The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 25,400
€ 23,300
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 VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 is 10.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
1502
1721
1897
1424
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1502 mm
Height
1424 mm
2516
4129
2578
4238
4129 mm
Length
4238 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.14 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
9C
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
101 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
148 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
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13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
13.61 kg/bhp
13.91 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
488 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
444 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
145.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
