The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 20,600
 VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 2.0
€ 26,700
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 considerably. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 7.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
70 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft