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
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 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 7.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.2 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
15.3 lb
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft