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 6.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
59
67.8
74.7
56
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
56 in
99
162.6
101.5
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.19 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
