The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.56 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
583 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft