The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 25,400
€ 28,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
670 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
