The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,900
€ 20,600
€ 25,900
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 2.0 TDI is 6.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.96 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
