The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 38,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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 40 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
684 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
