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 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.21 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
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
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft