The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 40,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro 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 1.8 TFSI quattro 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 1.8 TFSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.71 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data