The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 17,500
€ 36,500
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 3.2 is 6.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
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
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
22.64 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
