The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,700
€ 19,700
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 6.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
56
69.5
78.5
59
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
101.5
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.38 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
412 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
