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Compare Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Variants
1.2 TFSI
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
1.2 TSI
1.2 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI DSG
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.8 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent
Semi-independent, coil spring
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1502 mm / 59.1 in
1473 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Length
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
1487.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6

Reviews

Neofiliac score
33%
21%
39%
Pros
  • Cheap used
  • So ugly it can be unforgettable
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable DCT
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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