The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,600

€ 22,200

€ 30,600
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 g-tron is 18.1 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1427
1785
1966
1498
1721
1897
1785 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1427 mm
Height
1498 mm
2637
4310
2515
4129
4310 mm
Length
4129 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.88 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.55 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
5.5 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
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
6.9 kg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
256 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 g-tron
24.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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