The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 28,600
€ 17,500
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 10.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
1421
1777
1966
1498
1721
1897
1777 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2601
4237
2515
4129
4237 mm
Length
4129 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
178 kg
12.4 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
