The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 36,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 11.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.1 %

General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
DADA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
108 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
586 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data