The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 21,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.78 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
495 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
