The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 30,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
103.8
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.35 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
661 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
