The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 27,500

€ 21,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 is 10.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1421
1777
1966
1498
1721
1897
1777 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2601
4237
2515
4129
4237 mm
Length
4129 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.27 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L