The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 18,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.92 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
