The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 6.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.37 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25.09 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft