The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 21,100
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft