The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 18,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1424
1777
1966
1498
1721
1897
1777 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1424 mm
Height
1498 mm
2602
4241
2515
4129
4241 mm
Length
4129 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.26 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
723 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
