The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 35,800
€ 22,200
€ 35,800
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 3.2 is 6.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.65 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
