The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 28,200
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
59.1
67.8
74.7
56.1
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.27 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
670 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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 Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
