The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 21,500
€ 21,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.27 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
9C
Generation
8P
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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
