The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 18,700
€ 24,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.5
162.6 in
Length
165.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.92 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BKD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
632 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
