The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,500
€ 20,600
€ 36,500
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 18.1 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1421
1785
1966
1498
1721
1897
1785 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2636
4310
2515
4129
4310 mm
Length
4129 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.67 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
