The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 39,400
€ 21,700
€ 39,400
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 e-tron is 7.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
56.1
70.3
77.4
59
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
103.5
169.8
99
162.6
169.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.09 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 e-tron
30.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
