The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 17,500
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
59
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
103.8
169.7
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.84 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
