The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 18,700
 VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.6
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘ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 g-tron is 18.1 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
1427
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1785 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1427 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2637
4310
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4310 mm
Length
4129 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1680 kg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.34 %
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CPWA
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6

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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.36 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
7.4 kg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
249 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L