The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
162.6 in
Length
166.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.5 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
661 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
89 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft