The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 18,700
€ 34,900
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 3.2 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
59
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
101.5
165.9
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
20.18 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
