The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 21,700
€ 24,800
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 2.0 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
