The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 20,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
100 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
