The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 25,400
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 Cabrio 1.9 TDI is 10.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1502 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2516
4129
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4129 mm
Length
4238 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.93 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
13.71 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
503 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
621 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data