The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,600
€ 19,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 is 4.3 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
166.9
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.34 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-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)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 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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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19.68 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
412 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 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
893 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
