The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 DPF is 8.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
2515
4129
4214 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1384 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.22 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
384 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L