The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 17,500
€ 27,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
102.4
166.8
162.6 in
Length
166.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.14 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
