The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 26,200

€ 27,200

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo is 10.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
1456 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1837 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.95 %

General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CAXC
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
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9.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
9.84 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
570 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
381 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
260 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data