The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 21,700
€ 25,800
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 TDI DPF is 8.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
1421
1765
1957
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4214
2515
4129
4214 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.24 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.42 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
