The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

€ 25,400
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 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 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 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 2.0 TDI
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.17 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

General

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
240 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
13.71 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
621 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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