The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 19,700
€ 23,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
475 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
136.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
