The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
600 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft