The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 26,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 4.3 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
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.73 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
511 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
884 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
