The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 20,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.42 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
