The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 19,700
€ 29,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
59
67.8
74.7
56.1
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
56.1 in
99
162.6
103.8
169.8
162.6 in
Length
169.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
DKRF
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
98.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
