The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 30 TFSI is 7.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
169.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.87 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft