The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 4.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
166.8 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.5 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
89 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft