The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.24 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
52 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
814 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft