The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 18,700
€ 21,700
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 Sportback 1.6 is 16.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
1423
1765
1995
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1423 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4292
2515
4129
4292 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.77 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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12.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
12.87 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
