The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 31,700

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 29.2 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 9.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
1502
1721
1897
1409
1793
1960
1721 mm
Width
1793 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1502 mm
Height
1409 mm
2516
4129
2595
4421
4129 mm
Length
4421 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
1456 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1837 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.1 %

General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
9C
Generation
8V
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 cod
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CPTA
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
9.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
9.84 kg/bhp
10.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
417 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
381 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
320 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data