The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 39,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
103.5
169.8
162.6 in
Length
169.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.56 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
109 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
20 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
412 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft