The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 18,700
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.6
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BFS*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
23 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
914 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft