The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 ultra.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
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 ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
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 ultra
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 ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra

Performance

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

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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