The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 31,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1502
1721
1897
1424
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1502 mm
Height
1424 mm
2516
4129
2578
4238
4129 mm
Length
4238 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.23 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
113 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
172 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
12.45 kg/bhp
11.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
32 mpg
61 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
743 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
388 mi
743 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
166.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
