The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,800
€ 20,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
69.5
77
59
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
101.5
166.9
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.63 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
52 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
