The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14)
€ 26,700
€ 33,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 11.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.5
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
99.1
162.6
102.2
174.1
162.6 in
Length
174.1 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
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27.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.9 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
26 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
634 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
372 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
92.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
174.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
