The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 25,400
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
€ 43,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 11.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.61 %
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BFS*
Engine Code
DKZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data