The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,400
€ 20,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 7.4 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1421
1765
1957
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4203
2515
4129
4203 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.3 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
147 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
