The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 17,500
€ 21,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1498
1721
1897
1423
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1498 mm
Height
1423 mm
2515
4129
2578
4286
4129 mm
Length
4286 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.19 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
126 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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16.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
16.99 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
