The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)

€ 25,400
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 33,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 11.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
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 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
102.2
174.1
162.6 in
Length
174.1 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data