The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,700
€ 20,600
€ 31,700
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 2.0 TDI is 10.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.93 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
145 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
7.54 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
