The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 19,700
€ 33,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.2.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.8 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
377 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
