The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 35,800
€ 21,700
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 15.7 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
1423
1765
1995
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1423 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4286
2515
4129
4286 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
285 kg
17.38 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.64 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
