The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 28,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
19.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
583 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
