The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 33,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.93 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 3.2
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 3.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
355 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
