The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,600
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, 2.2 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
166.8 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.93 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CYVB
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 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
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 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
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 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
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft