The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 17,500
€ 23,200
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
475 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
