The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
77
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 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 S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.37 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
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
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
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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