The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 30,900
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 2.0 TDI is 7.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
8V
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.78 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
706 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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