The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
167 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 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
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
20.61 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
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
384 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 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
873 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft